Roles & Operations: Stewards
Whether cruising through a golf course, harvesting in a field, or taking thousands of people through their daily commute, tires supplied by Stewards help life in Ontario keep rolling.
Vehicle Manufacturers, Tire Brand Owners and First Importers of used tires, Stewards are the foundation of the Used Tires Program. By remitting Tire Stewardship Fees (TSFs), Stewards are essential to the creation of an innovative, province-wide solution for all used On-road and Off-road tires. This will result in a diversion program that successfully directs used tires to be recycled in Ontario into a variety of tire-derived products that are used in applications from sports fields to roads to under the hood of your car.
Steward Responsibilities and Obligations
Stewards have a legislated responsibility to report the types and number of tires supplied into the Ontario market starting September 1, 2009 and to remit corresponding Tire Stewardship Fees (TSF). These fees are collected by OTS and will allow the Program to manage the collection, storage, transportation, reuse and recycling, and processing of used tires.
A Steward’s TSF Remittance Package, consisting of the TSF Remittance Form and payment (cheque / money order), needs to be submitted monthly to Ontario Tire Stewardship. The TSF Remittance Package must be submitted via mail. Timely and accurate TSF remittance ensures efficient and effective operation of the Used Tires Program.
A penalty of 10% of the Tire Stewardship Fees due and payable OR Interest at the Base Interest Rate plus 3% on any outstanding balance due may be applied to any late TSF remittances.
Stewards are responsible for ensuring accuracy and storage of the information supporting the TSF remittance. OTS reserves the right to call upon this information and any other supporting documentation to verify the accuracy of a Stewards remittance report.
Tire Stewardship Fee (TSF) Chart
The chart below shows the different classifications of tires and their corresponding TSF under the Used Tires Program. These fees are valid from September 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010.
| TIRE CATEGORY | PTEs per Tire | TSF per Tire |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger & Light Truck | 1 | $5.84 |
| Medium Truck Tires | 5 | $14.65 |
| Small & Large Industrial Tires | 9 | $12.51 |
| Ag Drive and Logger Skidder | 11 | $15.29 |
| Small OTR - from 1300R24 to 23.5R25 | 16 | $22.24 |
| Medium OTR - over 23.5R25 to 33” rim diameter | 70 | $97.30 |
| Large OTR- over 33” to and including 39” rim diameter | 75 | $104.25 |
| Giant OTR - over 39” rim diameter | 180 | $250.20 |
For a full list of tires accepted under the Used Tires Program please refer to APPENDIX A: Tires Definitions in the Steward Guidebook under Steward Resources at the bottom of the page.
TSF Payment and Reporting Schedule
TSF amounts are due monthly with the Steward's Report with the reporting deadline for a period being the last day of the month following the reporting period.
For reporting purposes, the GST number for OTS is 874044803.
| Reporting Data Period | Payment & Reporting Deadline |
|---|---|
| September 1 to September 30, 2009 | October 31, 2009 |
| October 1 to October 31, 2009 | November 30, 2009 |
| November 1 to November 30, 2009 | December 31, 2009 |
| December 1 to December 31, 2009 | January 31, 2010 |
| January 1 to January 31, 2010 | February 28, 2010 |
| February 1 to February 28, 2010 | March 31, 2009 |
| March 1 to March 31, 2010 | April 30, 2010 |
| April 1 to April 30, 2010 | May 31, 2010 |
| May 1 to May 31, 2010 | June 30, 2010 |
| June 1 to June 30, 2010 | July 31, 2010 |
| July 1 to July 31, 2010 | August 31, 2010 |
| August 1 to August 31, 2010 | September 30, 2010 |
| September 1 to September 30, 2010 | October 31, 2010 |
| October 1 to October 31, 2010 | November 30, 2010 |
| November 1 to November 30, 2010 | December 31, 2010 |
| December 1 to December 31, 2010 | January 31, 2011 |
Steward Resources
TSF Remittance Form (GST) 
TSF Return Form (HST)
TSF Remittance Guidance
This presentation provides guidance on the timing and amount of tires for remittance.
TSF – OTR rate update Notice Oct 1
This Guidebook explains your role and obligations within the Program. It includes:
- Rules for Stewards
- Steward Application Form and Agreement
- Steward obligations under the Program
- Instructions on how to register, including help with completing your application forms
Information Session by Role - Stewards
Access the presentation and the prerecorded Webinar session(s) and learn what rules and obligations a registered Steward has under the Used Tires Program.
Find a Registered Participant
Find a Registered Steward, Collector, Hauler, Processor and Recycled Product Manufacturer (RPM) operating in your area!
Marketing Materials
Access Ontario Tire Stewardship Promotional and educational point of sale materials.