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(source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": true, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program", "quote": "All producers of paper products and packaging materials should register with Circular Action Alliance and submit a supply report.", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "cdphe.colorado.gov" } }, { "id": "registration-us-me", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#registration-us-me", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-ME.registration", "statement": "Maine requires producers to register. (source: maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": true, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html", "quote": "Within 90 days of the SO making a registration mechanism available, producers must register with the SO.", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "maine.gov" } }, { "id": "registration-us-mn", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#registration-us-mn", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-MN.registration", "statement": "Minnesota requires producers to register. 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(source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": true, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/washington", "quote": "July 1, 2026 Washington regulatory deadline for Producers to register with a PRO.", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "circularactionalliance.org" } }, { "id": "organisation-us-co", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#organisation-us-co", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-CO.organisation", "statement": "Colorado organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": "multiple_pros", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program", "quote": "Interchange 360 manages the recycling of automotive lubricant packaging, such as motor oil and antifreeze.", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "cdphe.colorado.gov" } }, { "id": "organisation-us-me", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#organisation-us-me", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-ME.organisation", "statement": "Maine organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": "single_pro", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html", "quote": "Maine DEP to Revise Request for Proposals for Stewardship Organization. (September 11, 2026)", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "maine.gov" } }, { "id": "organisation-us-mn", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#organisation-us-mn", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-MN.organisation", "statement": "Minnesota organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: web.archive.org, retrieved November 5, 2026)", "value": "single_pro", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261016213413/https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/mpca-confirms-registration-of-minnesotas-initial-packaging-producer-responsibility-organization", "quote": "the MPCA confirmed Circular Action Alliance (CAA) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, producer-led organization — as Minnesota’s initial PRO.", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-05", "status": "verified", "label": "web.archive.org" } }, { "id": "organisation-us-wa", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#organisation-us-wa", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-WA.organisation", "statement": "Washington organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: ecology.wa.gov, retrieved November 5, 2026)", "value": "single_pro", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/recycling-reform-act/producer-responsibility-organization", "quote": "The Circular Action Alliance is the PRO representing producers in Washington. We encourage all potentially obligated producers to register with CAA.", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-05", "status": "verified", "label": "ecology.wa.gov" } }, { "id": "transfer-us-me", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#transfer-us-me", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-ME.transfer_rules", "statement": "Maine allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: legislature.maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": true, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec2146.html", "quote": "enters into a signed agreement with another person to assign the responsibility to act as producer", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "legislature.maine.gov" } }, { "id": "transfer-us-or", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#transfer-us-or", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-OR.transfer_rules", "statement": "Oregon allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: oregon.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": true, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_459A.869", "quote": "A producer is not required to be a member of a producer responsibility organization if, for all covered product the producer sells", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "oregon.public.law" } }, { "id": "revenue-us-co", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#revenue-us-co", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-CO.revenue_scope", "statement": "Colorado measures producers on realized gross total revenue. (source: colorado.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": "realized_gross_total_revenue", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_25-17-713", "quote": "in realized gross total revenue, not including on-premises alcohol sales, during the prior calendar year", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "colorado.public.law" } }, { "id": "revenue-us-wa", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#revenue-us-wa", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-WA.revenue_scope", "statement": "Washington measures producers on global gross revenue. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026)", "value": "global_gross_revenue", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.208&full=true", "quote": "Has a global gross revenue, not including on-premises alcohol sales, for the prior fiscal year of", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03", "status": "verified", "label": "app.leg.wa.gov" } }, { "id": "levels-us-co", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#levels-us-co", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-CO.producer_hierarchy", "statement": "Colorado defines 3 producer levels. (source: colorado.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": 3, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_25-17-703", "quote": "the person that is the licensee of a brand or trademark under which a packaged item is sold or distributed in the state", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "colorado.public.law" } }, { "id": "levels-us-md", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#levels-us-md", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-MD.producer_hierarchy", "statement": "Maryland defines 1 producer levels. (source: mgaleg.maryland.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": 1, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0901E.pdf", "quote": "THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH A PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY PLAN UNDER THIS SUBTITLE", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "mgaleg.maryland.gov" } }, { "id": "levels-us-mn", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#levels-us-mn", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-MN.producer_hierarchy", "statement": "Minnesota defines 1 producer levels. (source: revisor.mn.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": 1, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/115A.1441", "quote": "\"Producer\" means the following person responsible for compliance with requirements", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "revisor.mn.gov" } }, { "id": "levels-us-wa", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#levels-us-wa", "leafPath": "jurisdictions.US-WA.producer_hierarchy", "statement": "Washington defines 1 producer levels. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026)", "value": 1, "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.208&full=true", "quote": "the producer is the person that manufactures the item", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03", "status": "verified", "label": "app.leg.wa.gov" } }, { "id": "fee-us-ca-2026", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#fee-us-ca-2026", "leafPath": "fees.US-CA-2026.source", "statement": "The California fee schedule for 2026 takes effect on January 1, 2026. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": "2026-01-01", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/s/CA-2026-Early-Fee-Schedule.pdf", "quote": "2026 California Early Fee Schedule Fees for Program Year 2026", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "label": "circularactionalliance.org" } }, { "id": "fee-us-or-2027", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#fee-us-or-2027", "leafPath": "fees.US-OR-2027.source", "statement": "The Oregon fee schedule for 2027 takes effect on January 1, 2027. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved October 22, 2026)", "value": "2027-01-01", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/s/OR-2027FeeSchedule_100126.pdf", "quote": "2027 Oregon Producer Fees Schedule Fees for Program Year 2027", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-10-22", "status": "verified", "label": "circularactionalliance.org" } }, { "id": "watch-2", "anchor": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states#watch-2", "leafPath": "watchlist.US.items.1", "statement": "Illinois bill HB4064: Referred to Rules Committee. (source: ilga.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)", "value": "HB4064", "unit": null, "pending": false, "source": { "url": "https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4064&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104", "quote": "Last Action 5/21/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee", "quoteLang": "en", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "proposed", "label": "ilga.gov" } } ], "sections": [ { "id": "answer", "heading": null, "kind": "answer", "markdown": "\n\nPackaging EPR in the United States: 7 jurisdictions, 7 with a published packaging producer obligation. Each has its own page with regime, regulator, registration route, fees and dates, cited to primary sources and last verified November 5, 2026. Instica measures, estimates and prepares; you review, sign and submit." }, { "id": "coverage", "heading": "Coverage at a glance", "kind": "body", "markdown": "\n\n## Coverage at a glance\n\n**Obligation status**\n\n| Item | Status |\n| --- | ---: |\n| California | Published obligation |\n| Colorado | Published obligation |\n| Maryland | Published obligation |\n| Maine | Published obligation |\n| Minnesota | Published obligation |\n| Oregon | Published obligation |\n| Washington | Published obligation |\n\n**Producer organisation model**\n\n| Item | Count |\n| --- | ---: |\n| One producer responsibility organisation | 6 |\n| Several producer responsibility organisations | 1 |\n\n**States where we record no verified packaging EPR law**\n\n| State | Neighbouring states with a verified law | Bills on our watchlist |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Alabama | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Alaska | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Arizona | [California](https://instica.com/epr/california), [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |\n| Arkansas | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Connecticut | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Delaware | [Maryland](https://instica.com/epr/maryland) | None on our watchlist |\n| District of Columbia | [Maryland](https://instica.com/epr/maryland) | None on our watchlist |\n| Florida | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Georgia | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Hawaii | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Idaho | [Oregon](https://instica.com/epr/oregon), [Washington](https://instica.com/epr/washington) | None on our watchlist |\n| Illinois | None recorded | HB4064 (Referred to Rules Committee) |\n| Indiana | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Iowa | [Minnesota](https://instica.com/epr/minnesota) | None on our watchlist |\n| Kansas | [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |\n| Kentucky | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Louisiana | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Massachusetts | None recorded | H.926 (Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means) |\n| Michigan | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Mississippi | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Missouri | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Montana | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Nebraska | [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |\n| Nevada | [California](https://instica.com/epr/california), [Oregon](https://instica.com/epr/oregon) | None on our watchlist |\n| New Hampshire | [Maine](https://instica.com/epr/maine) | None on our watchlist |\n| New Jersey | None recorded | S673 (Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session) |\n| New Mexico | [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |\n| New York | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| North Carolina | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| North Dakota | [Minnesota](https://instica.com/epr/minnesota) | None on our watchlist |\n| Ohio | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Oklahoma | [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |\n| Pennsylvania | [Maryland](https://instica.com/epr/maryland) | None on our watchlist |\n| Rhode Island | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| South Carolina | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| South Dakota | [Minnesota](https://instica.com/epr/minnesota) | None on our watchlist |\n| Tennessee | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Texas | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Utah | [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |\n| Vermont | None recorded | None on our watchlist |\n| Virginia | [Maryland](https://instica.com/epr/maryland) | None on our watchlist |\n| West Virginia | [Maryland](https://instica.com/epr/maryland) | None on our watchlist |\n| Wisconsin | [Minnesota](https://instica.com/epr/minnesota) | None on our watchlist |\n| Wyoming | [Colorado](https://instica.com/epr/colorado) | None on our watchlist |" }, { "id": "data", "heading": "Published data behind this page", "kind": "body", "markdown": "\n\n## Published data behind this page\n\nCalifornia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nColorado has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMaine has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: legislature.maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nOregon has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: oregon.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nWashington has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026)\n\nColorado requires producers to register. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMaine requires producers to register. (source: maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMinnesota requires producers to register. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nWashington requires producers to register. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nColorado organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMaine organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMinnesota organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: web.archive.org, retrieved November 5, 2026)\n\nWashington organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: ecology.wa.gov, retrieved November 5, 2026)\n\nMaine allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: legislature.maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nOregon allows the obligation to be transferred to another party. (source: oregon.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nColorado measures producers on realized gross total revenue. (source: colorado.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nWashington measures producers on global gross revenue. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026)\n\nColorado defines 3 producer levels. (source: colorado.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMaryland defines 1 producer levels. (source: mgaleg.maryland.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nMinnesota defines 1 producer levels. (source: revisor.mn.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nWashington defines 1 producer levels. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026)\n\nThe California fee schedule for 2026 takes effect on January 1, 2026. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\nThe Oregon fee schedule for 2027 takes effect on January 1, 2027. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved October 22, 2026)\n\nIllinois bill HB4064: Referred to Rules Committee. (source: ilga.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)" }, { "id": "use", "heading": "How to use this page", "kind": "body", "markdown": "\n\n## How to use this page\n\n- Open a page to read its sources, dates and rates in full.\n- A figure that is not yet published says so and gives the reason; it is never filled in.\n- Use the fee calculator for an estimate you can save and later replace with measured weights." }, { "id": "faq", "heading": "Questions about this page", "kind": "faq", "markdown": "\n\n## Questions about this page\n\n### What does this page cover?\n\nState packaging producer responsibility laws in the United States: which states have one, who runs it, what it charges and when reports fall due. The dataset currently holds 7 jurisdictions here.\n\n### Where do these figures come from?\n\nEach figure links to the primary source it was read from, for example leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, cdphe.colorado.gov, legislature.maine.gov. Values that are not yet published are labelled as such and carry the reason." }, { "id": "paa", "heading": null, "kind": "paa", "markdown": "\n\n### Which US states have EPR?\n\nCalifornia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Colorado has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Maine has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: legislature.maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Oregon has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: oregon.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n### What is EPR packaging?\n\nColorado has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Maine has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: legislature.maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Oregon has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: oregon.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026) Washington has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026)\n\n### What are the EPR rates for 2026?\n\nThe California fee schedule for 2026 takes effect on January 1, 2026. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026) The Oregon fee schedule for 2027 takes effect on January 1, 2027. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved October 22, 2026)\n\n### What is EPR in relation to packaging?\n\nMaine has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: legislature.maine.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Oregon has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: oregon.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026) Washington has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: app.leg.wa.gov, retrieved November 3, 2026) Colorado organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: cdphe.colorado.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)" }, { "id": "estimate", "heading": "How to read these figures", "kind": "boilerplate", "markdown": "\n\n## How to read these figures\n\n> **Estimate**: The figures on this page are estimates we prepare from the published sources listed below. Instica measures your packaging and prepares the numbers; you check them, sign and submit to the regulator or scheme yourself. We never submit for you and never store regulator-portal credentials.\n\nEvery figure in the app carries a data-quality label: measured, supplier, estimated or declared. [How we measure and label figures](https://instica.com/epr/methodology). This page is information, not legal advice." } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=42051", "label": "leginfo.legislature.ca.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "a producer shall not sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute covered materials in the state unless the producer is approved to participate", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program", "label": "cdphe.colorado.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "a producer cannot sell or distribute products that use covered materials in Colorado unless they participate in the Producer Responsibility Program", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec2146.html", "label": "legislature.maine.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "a producer is exempt from the requirements and prohibitions of this section in any calendar year in which:", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_459A.869", "label": "oregon.public.law", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "each producer must register with and be a member of a producer responsibility organization that administers a producer responsibility program", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.208&full=true", "label": "app.leg.wa.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03", "status": "verified", "quote": "After July 1, 2026, be a member of a producer responsibility organization registered in this state", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html", "label": "maine.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "Within 90 days of the SO making a registration mechanism available, producers must register with the SO.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/minnesota", "label": "circularactionalliance.org", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "Producers must be a member of a PRO that is registered with MPCA by July 1, 2025.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/washington", "label": "circularactionalliance.org", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "July 1, 2026 Washington regulatory deadline for Producers to register with a PRO.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261016213413/https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/mpca-confirms-registration-of-minnesotas-initial-packaging-producer-responsibility-organization", "label": "web.archive.org", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-05", "status": "verified", "quote": "the MPCA confirmed Circular Action Alliance (CAA) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, producer-led organization — as Minnesota’s initial PRO.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/recycling-reform-act/producer-responsibility-organization", "label": "ecology.wa.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-05", "status": "verified", "quote": "The Circular Action Alliance is the PRO representing producers in Washington. We encourage all potentially obligated producers to register with CAA.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_25-17-713", "label": "colorado.public.law", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "in realized gross total revenue, not including on-premises alcohol sales, during the prior calendar year", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_25-17-703", "label": "colorado.public.law", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "the person that is the licensee of a brand or trademark under which a packaged item is sold or distributed in the state", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0901E.pdf", "label": "mgaleg.maryland.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH A PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY PLAN UNDER THIS SUBTITLE", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/115A.1441", "label": "revisor.mn.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "\"Producer\" means the following person responsible for compliance with requirements", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/s/CA-2026-Early-Fee-Schedule.pdf", "label": "circularactionalliance.org", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "2026 California Early Fee Schedule Fees for Program Year 2026", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/s/OR-2027FeeSchedule_100126.pdf", "label": "circularactionalliance.org", "retrievedAt": "2026-10-22", "status": "verified", "quote": "2027 Oregon Producer Fees Schedule Fees for Program Year 2027", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4064&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104", "label": "ilga.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "proposed", "quote": "Last Action 5/21/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program", "label": "cdphe.colorado.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "All producers of paper products and packaging materials should register with Circular Action Alliance and submit a supply report.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program", "label": "cdphe.colorado.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "Interchange 360 manages the recycling of automotive lubricant packaging, such as motor oil and antifreeze.", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html", "label": "maine.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "Maine DEP to Revise Request for Proposals for Stewardship Organization. (September 11, 2026)", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec2146.html", "label": "legislature.maine.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "enters into a signed agreement with another person to assign the responsibility to act as producer", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_459A.869", "label": "oregon.public.law", "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29", "status": "verified", "quote": "A producer is not required to be a member of a producer responsibility organization if, for all covered product the producer sells", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.208&full=true", "label": "app.leg.wa.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03", "status": "verified", "quote": "Has a global gross revenue, not including on-premises alcohol sales, for the prior fiscal year of", "quoteLang": "en" }, { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.208&full=true", "label": "app.leg.wa.gov", "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03", "status": "verified", "quote": "the producer is the person that manufactures the item", "quoteLang": "en" } ], "breadcrumbs": [ { "name": "Packaging EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr" }, { "name": "United States packaging EPR: 7 jurisdictions", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states" } ], "related": [ { "heading": "In this section", "links": [ { "anchor": "California packaging report template", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/california" }, { "anchor": "Colorado EPR fees 2026", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/colorado" }, { "anchor": "Sell on Amazon EPR Maine", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/maine" }, { "anchor": "Sell on Amazon EPR Maryland", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/maryland" }, { "anchor": "Do I owe EPR fees Minnesota", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/minnesota" }, { "anchor": "Oregon EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/oregon" }, { "anchor": "Washington EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/washington" } ] }, { "heading": "Regions", "links": [ { "anchor": "Europe extended producer responsibility packaging", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/europe" }, { "anchor": "UK packaging EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/united-kingdom" } ] }, { "heading": "Indexes and method", "links": [ { "anchor": "EPR by country", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/jurisdictions" }, { "anchor": "EPR fee schedules", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/fees" }, { "anchor": "EPR material fees", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/material-fees" }, { "anchor": "EPR report formats dataset", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/report-formats" }, { "anchor": "EPR full form in plastic", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/for" }, { "anchor": "Packaging type EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/products" }, { "anchor": "EPR jurisdictions compared", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare" }, { "anchor": "US states without EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/no-law-states" }, { "anchor": "EPR glossary", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/glossary" }, { "anchor": "EPR data sources", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/methodology" }, { "anchor": "EPR translation review", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/reviewers" } ] }, { "heading": "Tools and data", "links": [ { "anchor": "Do I need to register for EPR", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/do-i-owe" }, { "anchor": "Packaging EPR due dates", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/deadlines" }, { "anchor": "Packaging materials covered by EPR: category, flags and fees by jurisdiction", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/materials" }, { "anchor": "Packaging EPR updates across the dataset", "url": "https://instica.com/epr/updates" } ] } ], "alternates": [ { "hreflang": "en-US", "href": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states" }, { "hreflang": "de", "href": "https://instica.com/de/epr/united-states" }, { "hreflang": "fr", "href": "https://instica.com/fr/epr/united-states" }, { "hreflang": "es-419", "href": "https://instica.com/es/epr/united-states" }, { "hreflang": "pt-BR", "href": "https://instica.com/pt/epr/united-states" }, { "hreflang": "zh-Hans", "href": "https://instica.com/zh/epr/united-states" }, { "hreflang": "x-default", "href": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states" } ] }