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Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.
Support for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires offers a financial aid limited to $115 per ton for eligible activities such as reuse, recycling, and energy recovery. This grant aims to manage seasonal peaks in tire disposal by supporting treatment centers in Quebec and other regions including Ontario, the Maritimes, and the North-East United States.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2024
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Reemployment of auto tires.
- Recycling of small tires, and auto and truck tires.
- Energy recovery of small tires, auto, truck, and dirty tires.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Centers located in Quebec that are engaged in the treatment of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling, or energy recovery.
- Centers situated outside of Quebec, in Ontario, the Maritimes, or the North-Eastern United States, that manage the treatment of end-of-life tires.
- Operators of treatment centers for end-of-life tires, either within Quebec or in the specified regions outside of Quebec.
Who is not eligible
- Exportation of end-of-life tires or their unmodified reuse is not eligible.
- Retreading of end-of-life truck tires is not eligible.
- Treatment of end-of-life tires not covered by the Program is not eligible.
- Applicants under the protection of bankruptcy or similar insolvency legislation are not eligible.
- Organizations listed on the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Treatment of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling, and energy recovery.
- Purchase of equipment and materials necessary for processing end-of-life tires.
- Operational costs directly associated with tire processing activities.
- Transport and logistics expenses for handling and delivering end-of-life tires.
- Costs related to the collection and categorization of used tires.
- Expenses incurred for storage and maintenance of tire processing facilities.
Eligible geographic areas
- Province of Quebec
- Ontario
- Maritime provinces
- Northeast United States
Additional information
- The program is managed by RECYC-QUÉBEC, which has been overseeing tire recovery and treatment since 1993 with the aim of promoting re-moulding, recycling, and the development of these industries in a circular economy.
- Funding is sourced from a specific levy: $4.50 for each automotive tire and $6 for each truck tire, applied upon the sale or lease of new tires or vehicles equipped with them in Quebec.
- There are seasonal fluctuations in end-of-life tire generation, leading to occasional surpluses requiring management intervention by processing centers.
- Quantities allocated to processing centers are capped at 10,000 tonnes per year and are not guaranteed, even after acceptance of a proposal.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC considers sustainable development principles when managing this program, including environmental protection and the internalization of costs.
- RECYC-QUÉBEC requires compliance with administrative and operational measures to ensure proper program management, including conditions for reception of tires and environmental standards.
- Failure to adhere to program requirements may lead to suspension or termination of financial assistance agreements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.?
The Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires offers a financial aid limited to $115 per ton for eligible activities such as reuse, recycling, and energy recovery. This grant aims to manage seasonal peaks in tire disposal by supporting treatment centers in Quebec and other regions including Ontario, the Maritimes, and the North-East United States.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **December 31, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. program?
To be eligible for the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. program, you must:
Applicant must be a center operating in the treatment of end-of-life tires located either within Quebec or in specific regions outside Quebec (Ontario, Maritimes, Northeastern United States).
Centers must target the treatment of tires as defined by the Quebec Program for the Management of End-of-Life Tires 2021-2026, which excludes tires originating from other provinces or countries.
Centers are required to possess the necessary environmental authorizations and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
What expenses are eligible under Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.?
Reemployment of auto tires.
Recycling of small tires, and auto and truck tires.
Energy recovery of small tires, auto, truck, and dirty tires.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.?
You can contact Recyc-Québec by email at APP@recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. available?
The Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing. is a Grant and Funding