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 leaders in California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington.
Recent EPR developments
- The Maine Department of Environment now anticipates issuing its RFP for a stewardship organization in December. Previously it planned to do so in September.
- Maine DEP has “aligned the majority of proposed packaging material types with the producer reporting categories used in the Colorado and Oregon programs to facilitate producer compliance.” That’s in response to input it gathered preceding rulemaking, according to a September staff memo, among other updates.
- In California, some SB 54 advisory board members recently shared concerns with Packaging Dive about the drawn-out rulemaking process. Comments on the most recent round closed Oct. 7.
- CalRecycle revised its preliminary report on how much single-use packaging and plastic food service ware is entering California’s landfills. CalRecycle reported that 8.5 million tons of those materials were thrown away in 2024, and about 21% of the total material entering landfills will eventually be covered under SB 54.
- In Oregon, public comment on a proposed program plan amendment from Circular Action Alliance is open through Oct. 15. Public comment on a financial report from CAA about the startup phrase of 2023-2024 remains open through Oct. 17.
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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.
