Why millions of tires are piling up across Ontario — and why some haulers fear a disastrous repeat of history

Why millions of tires are piling up across Ontario — and why some haulers fear a disastrous repeat of history

Load Queen Services co-owner Janice Woodbeck worries about looming wildfires in Ontario's north. 'If they come close to these towns, once the tires go up, there’s going to be no putting them out.'

Thousands of used tires piling up in Ontario, some in wildfire areas. ‘Once the tires go up, there’s going to be no putting them out.’

Ontario tire haulers are losing income and laying off staff as used tires pile up under a weakened recycling regime.