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 Environmental Protection received no electronic submissions to a request for proposals for a stewardship organization to manage its packaging EPR program. The department is working to determine next steps, and will reevaluate anticipated dates for producer registration and invoicing.
- Applications are open for nine seats on Minnesota’s packaging EPR advisory board until Sept. 15. Terms begin Jan. 1, 2027.
- In Oregon, Circular Action Alliance’s consultation process for developing the 2028 program plan is underway.
You can sort select deadlines before 2030 by state or date below.
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.
