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The Saskatchewan government has approved a new action plan aiming to improve the province’s tire recycling program.
The plan includes pursuing a new contract with Shercom Industries Inc.
According to the Ministry of Environment, the action plan for Tire Stewardship Saskatchewan (TSS) is based on advice collected during an independent, third-party review requested by the government and completed by Cam Swan, a former deputy minister of environment.
The review was commissioned after a split between TSS and Shercom. Concerns around job losses were raised after the parties failed to reach a long-term contract agreement, which meant Shercom was no longer able to accept used tires for recycling.
In May, Premier Scott Moe asked TSS to pause its search for a Saskatoon-area processor while the review was completed.
On Wednesday, the government said TSS’s board of directors had committed to strengthening its procurement practices, updating its current payment approach and model “to align with other jurisdictions,” and improving communication to ensure environmental goals are met.
“These steps will allow TSS to continue to meet their obligations to tire retailers in the province to run an efficient and effective recycling program that protects the environment and meets the needs of the residents of Saskatchewan,” the government said in a statement.
TSS will be pursuing a new contract with Shercom for the northern part of Saskatchewan, the ministry added.
In the southern parts of Saskatchewan, the government said California-based Crumb Rubber Manufacturing will continue to serve as the processor. The government said it welcomes that company’s investments in Moose Jaw, in the form of a new processing plant.
Further, the province said, TSS’s product stewardship program will be extended for 12 months to accommodate the new plan.
“Mr. Swan will continue to be engaged to help facilitate implementation of the action plan and ensure all parties are satisfied,” the ministry noted.