Compare EPR between states: Compare packaging EPR between jurisdictions
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Compare packaging EPR between jurisdictions: 111 jurisdiction pairs from the Instica dataset, each with its own page, cited primary sources and a last verified date of November 5, 2026. Figures are published values or labelled estimates. Instica measures, estimates and prepares reports; you review, sign and submit them.
Coverage at a glance
| Region | Count |
|---|---|
| United States | 7 |
| Canada | 9 |
| Europe | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Total | 22 |
Published data behind this page
Alberta has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: albertarecycling.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Manitoba has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026)
Nova Scotia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Saskatchewan has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: skrecycles.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Yukon has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
France has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: citeo.com, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Netherlands has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: ondernemersplein.overheid.nl, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Minnesota has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Maryland has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: mgaleg.maryland.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)
British Columbia organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026)
Manitoba organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Nova Scotia organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Québec organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: eeq.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Yukon organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Germany organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: verpackungsregister.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Netherlands organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: ondernemersplein.overheid.nl, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Minnesota organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: web.archive.org, retrieved November 5, 2026)
Spain organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: boe.es, retrieved September 29, 2026)
British Columbia measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Colorado measures producers on realized gross total revenue. (source: colorado.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Nova Scotia measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Québec measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: eeq.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
Yukon measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
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Questions about this page
What does this page cover?
Side-by-side comparisons of two jurisdictions: obligation, thresholds, fees and deadlines from the same dataset. The dataset currently holds 111 jurisdiction pairs here.
Where do these figures come from?
Each figure links to the primary source it was read from, for example albertarecycling.ca, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, recyclemanitoba.ca. Values that are not yet published are labelled as such and carry the reason.
Which states have passed EPR laws?
Alberta has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: albertarecycling.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026) California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Manitoba has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026) Nova Scotia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
What are the EPR rates for 2026?
Side-by-side comparisons of two jurisdictions: obligation, thresholds, fees and deadlines from the same dataset. The dataset currently holds 111 jurisdiction pairs here. Alberta has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: albertarecycling.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026) California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)
What does EPR mean?
California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Manitoba has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026) Nova Scotia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)
How to read these figures
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Sources
- albertarecycling.ca retrieved
Original wording: PPP Producers shall submit an annual report to the Authority no later than June 30th each year.
- leginfo.legislature.ca.gov retrieved
Original wording: a producer shall not sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute covered materials in the state unless the producer is approved to participate
- recyclemanitoba.ca (for producers) retrieved
Original wording: had gross revenues of more than $750,000 from the combined sale of all its products and services in Manitoba
- novascotia.ca retrieved
Original wording: For the purposes of these regulations, the implementation date is December 1, 2025.
Original wording: A producer may designate a producer responsibility organization to operate on its
Original wording: “small producer” means
- skrecycles.ca retrieved
Original wording: Businesses supplying less than 1,000 kg of packaging and paper annually to Saskatchewan residents are exempt from registration and reporting requirements.
- laws.yukon.ca retrieved
Original wording: On or before May 31 of each year, a steward must
Original wording: completed year of less than $1,000,000,
- citeo.com retrieved
Original wording: A company which puts packaging and/or graphic papers on the market
- ondernemersplein.overheid.nl retrieved
Original wording: Dan moet u een Afvalbeheerbijdrage Verpakkingen betalen aan Verpact
- circularactionalliance.org retrieved
Original wording: Producers must be a member of a PRO that is registered with MPCA by July 1, 2025.
- mgaleg.maryland.gov retrieved
Original wording: A PRODUCER MAY NOT SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, DISTRIBUTE, OR IMPORT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION PACKAGING COVERED MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE STATE UNLESS
- recyclebc.ca retrieved
Original wording: Recycle BC is the only organization that businesses can join in order to fulfill the requirements of Schedule 5 of the BC Recycling Regulation
- recyclemanitoba.ca (epr transition) retrieved
Original wording: Communities run or contract collection services and are funded for up to 80% of eligible net costs.
- eeq.ca retrieved
Original wording: You run an online store, with or without a place of business in Quebec.
Original wording: annual sales of less than $1.3 million.
- verpackungsregister.org retrieved
Original wording: You can conclude your system participation agreement with the system operator of your choice.
- web.archive.org retrieved
Original wording: the MPCA confirmed Circular Action Alliance (CAA) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, producer-led organization — as Minnesota’s initial PRO.
- boe.es retrieved
Original wording: deberán designar a una persona física o jurídica en territorio español como representante autorizado
- bclaws.gov.bc.ca retrieved
Original wording: gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia
- colorado.public.law retrieved
Original wording: in realized gross total revenue, not including on-premises alcohol sales, during the prior calendar year
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