Roadside emergencies aside, tires are something most of us think about as a seasonal issue. We hope to change ‘em and forget ‘em.
The forgetting part is especially true with our discarded tires, though out of sight shouldn’t be out of mind due to the threats posed by increasingly large piles of tires ostensibly bound for recycling.
As of August 1, you’ll get a reminder of the recycling aspect, as the environmental handling fee on passenger tires rises 20 per cent, to $6 per tire.
