Industry Corner
How to Register
Retailers:
All retailers who sell or offer for sale the tires described in the Recycling Regulation are required to participate in a tire product stewardship program approved by the Ministry of Environment. A registration form is available by:
- Contacting us by email
- Calling us at 1.866.759.0488
- Download the registration form from this site
Upon registration you will be mailed a registration certificate indicating your registration number in addition to documentation that will include a detailed schedule of the tire types and the corresponding Advance Disposal Fees along with a remittance form. The registration number given must be used on all TSBC related documentation.
If you have been remitting the Advance Disposal Fees to the Ministry of Finance in error you can claim a refund using the form FIN 413 Application for Refund of Social Service Tax or Hotel Room Tax, which can be found at www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/business/Consumer_Taxes/Provincial_Sales_Tax/refunds.htm under 'Returns'.
Scrap Tire Generators:
This refers to sites that only generate scrap tires. For example landfill sites, auto wrecking yards etc. A registration form is available by:
- Download the registration form from this site
- Contacting us by email
- Calling us at 1.866.759.0488
Upon registration you will be mailed a confirmation letter indicating your registration number that must be used on all TSBC related documentation.
Processors and Manufacturers:
Processors - please note that the processor application process and eligibility criteria are currently under review and as a result TSBC is currently not accepting any new processor applications. This section will be updated when more information is available.
Manufacturers - please contact us for more information and a registration package at 1.866.759.0488
List of Registered Participants
Retailers
Generators
Processors & Manufacturers
Already Registered?
Retailers:
You can download the following information from this site:
Current ADF Return form
Previous month's ADF Return forms
Jan to Nov 2007
Dec 2007
Jan 2008 to May 2010
May 2010 to Feb 2013
These forms can be photocopied and used for each monthly remittance.
Schedule A: This document outlines the specific tire types included and excluded in the Regulation, provides definitions for further clarity and the Advance Disposal Fees by Tire Type.
Retailer Remittance Guidelines: This document provides detailed information on remittance procedures including applicable tires sales, exemptions, due dates, contact information etc.
Tipping Fee Policy: This policy outlines the eligibility guidelines for free scrap tire pick up for TSBC registered participants.
GST Ruling: This document is the 2007 ruling from CRA that rules on the GST/HST applicability within the various transactions included in TSBC's program, specifically the GST/HST ruling on ADFs remitted by retailers to TSBC.
Frequently Asked Questions: As you are aware, Tire Stewardship BC is required to conduct compliance reviews of a sampling of retailers, on a regular basis. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those retailers who have participated in the reviews. It was a pleasure meeting you all and your co-operation was very much appreciated. We look forward to meeting many more of you in the future. In addition we would like to share with you some common errors and questions that have arisen as part of these reviews.
Processors:
Program Policy Summary: This document outlines the policies currently active within the tire recycling program. Please note that these are subject to change.
For any forms or guidelines please contact TSBC directly at 1.866.759.0488
Manufacturers:
Program Policy Summary: This document outlines the policies currently active within the tire recycling program. Please note that these policies are subject to change.
For any forms or guidelines please contact TSBC directly at 1.866.759.0488
