Multiple U.S. states have already passed extended producer responsibility for packaging policies and related legislation, and the ramp-up for those laws is ongoing. Now, attention is on rulemaking, implementation and compliance timelines.
There are a lot of dates and developments to keep track of. Look below to learn more about recent updates, and scroll down to see a calendar of projected milestones for the next few years announced by state agencies in California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota and Oregon where implementation is underway.
Recent EPR developments
- Following a March 31 reporting deadline in Oregon, Circular Action Alliance said that more than 1,200 producers had filed reports. Now, non-reporting producers have a grace period to submit reports until April 30, CAA announced. Data submitted by that date will be factored into fee-setting.
- Maryland’s legislature passed packaging EPR bill SB 901, sending it on April 7 to Gov. Wes Moore for signing.
- The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is holding a stakeholder meeting on April 16 regarding the draft initial packaging material type list. The department is accepting comments on the list until April 30.
- California’s packaging EPR law, SB 54, faced a notable disruption in March when Gov. Gavin Newsom directed CalRecycle to restart regulations, citing cost issues. The SB 54 advisory board discussed next steps at a March 21 meeting. CalRecycle is expected to share updates at the next meeting on April 18.
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We’ll adjust this list as timelines advance or shift. Do you know of additional deadlines or changes? Please help us stay up to date by sending a message.
