Tires Piling Up as Recycling Rules Shift | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

A Scarborough auto shop owner is stuck with over a thousand scrap tires, facing fines and safety risks as the city pressures him to get rid of them — but no one will take them. Ontario’s recent recycling policy changes, slashing recycling targets and drop-off locations, have left businesses scrambling. Mechanics across Toronto are hit with similar backlogs, with no clear solution in sight. The province says producers must handle end-of-life tires, but on the ground, shop owners are left with no practical way to dispose of them — and the pile is only growing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…