US states
The state packaging programs Instica encodes, with the regulator and the source for each.
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
How this group works
- Each state runs its own program, and the rules differ on who counts as the producer, who is exempt and when a report is due.
- Several states approve a producer responsibility organisation (PRO) that collects the reports and fees. Where a state names one, the record below says so and the producer enrolls with it directly.
- California's exemption must be applied for. The obligation checker shows it as an action, not as an automatic result.
California (US-CA)
- Program
- California SB 54, Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (Public Resources Code, Division 30, Part 3, Chapter 3.1)Source: https://calrecycle.ca.gov/packaging/packaging-epr/ (retrieved 2026-09-29)
SB 54 establishes a new extended producer responsibility (EPR) program to manage packaging and single-use plastic food service ware products
- Regulator
- CalRecycle (Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery), through its PEPRS portalSource: https://calrecycle.ca.gov/packaging/packaging-epr/producerguidance/ (retrieved 2026-09-29)
PEPRS is CalRecycle’s online portal for: Producer Registration Data Submission Compliance Tracking
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=42051 (retrieved 2026-09-29)
a producer shall not sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute covered materials in the state unless the producer is approved to participate
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-CA-2026. Report formats: US-CA-cmc.
Colorado (US-CO)
- Program
- Colorado Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, C.R.S. 25-17-701 et seq. (HB22-1355)Source: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program (retrieved 2026-09-29)
In 2022, Governor Polis signed the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act into law
- Regulator
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Solid Waste and Materials Management ProgramSource: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program (retrieved 2026-09-29)
CDPHE appointed Circular Action Alliance as the designated Producer Responsibility Organization in May 2023.
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/producer-responsibility-program (retrieved 2026-09-29)
a producer cannot sell or distribute products that use covered materials in Colorado unless they participate in the Producer Responsibility Program
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-CO-2027, US-CO-2026. Report formats: US-CO-caa-supply.
Maryland (US-MD)
- Program
- Maryland packaging and paper products producer responsibility law (SB 901, 2025)Source: https://circularactionalliance.org/maryland (retrieved 2026-09-29)
In May 2025, Maryland passed SB 901, an Extended Producer Responsibility
- Regulator
- Maryland Department of the EnvironmentSource: https://circularactionalliance.org/maryland (retrieved 2026-09-29)
Maryland Department of the Environment a list of producers, brands and material type information.
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0901E.pdf (retrieved 2026-09-29)
A PRODUCER MAY NOT SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, DISTRIBUTE, OR IMPORT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION PACKAGING COVERED MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE STATE UNLESS
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-MD-2026. Report formats: US-MD-caa-interim.
Maine (US-ME)
- Program
- Maine Stewardship Program for Packaging, 38 M.R.S. section 2146Source: https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html (retrieved 2026-09-29)
In July 2021, the Legislature passed a law establishing Maine’s Stewardship Program for Packaging, 38 M.R.S. § 2146.
- Regulator
- Maine Department of Environmental ProtectionSource: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec2146.html (retrieved 2026-09-29)
The department shall administer and enforce this section and shall adopt rules as necessary to implement, administer and enforce this section.
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/38/title38sec2146.html (retrieved 2026-09-29)
a producer is exempt from the requirements and prohibitions of this section in any calendar year in which:
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-ME-2026. Report formats: US-ME-so-interim.
Minnesota (US-MN)
- Program
- Minnesota packaging EPR law, Minnesota Statutes sections 115A.144 to 115A.1463Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/115A.1441 (retrieved 2026-09-29)
requirements under sections 115A.144 to 115A.1463
- Regulator
- Minnesota Pollution Control AgencySource: https://circularactionalliance.org/minnesota (retrieved 2026-09-29)
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirmed CAA’s registration to implement the state’s EPR program.
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://circularactionalliance.org/minnesota (retrieved 2026-09-29)
Producers must be a member of a PRO that is registered with MPCA by July 1, 2025.
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-MN-2026. Report formats: US-MN-caa-interim.
Oregon (US-OR)
- Program
- Oregon Recycling Modernization Act, ORS 459A.860 to 459A.975 (SB 582 of 2021)Source: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/pages/producers-of-covered-products.aspx (retrieved 2026-09-29)
producers of products covered under Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act (packaging, paper, and food serviceware)
- Regulator
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)Source: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/pages/producers-of-covered-products.aspx (retrieved 2026-09-29)
Circular Action Alliance, at present, is Oregon's only approved Producer Responsibility Organization
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors_459A.869 (retrieved 2026-09-29)
each producer must register with and be a member of a producer responsibility organization that administers a producer responsibility program
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-OR-2027, US-OR-2026. Report formats: US-OR-caa-supply.
Washington (US-WA)
- Program
- Washington Recycling Reform Act, chapter 70A.208 RCWSource: https://circularactionalliance.org/washington (retrieved 2026-09-29)
required in the Recycling Reform Act
- Regulator
- Washington State Department of EcologySource: https://circularactionalliance.org/washington (retrieved 2026-09-29)
By January 1, 2026 Washington Department of Ecology must establish and appoint the initial membership of the advisory council.
- Obligation
- A packaging obligation applies to producers, with exemptions and thresholds set by the regulator's rules.Source: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70A.208 (retrieved 2026-09-29)
After July 1, 2026, be a member of a producer responsibility organization registered in this state
Sources last reviewed: 2026-09-29.
Fee schedules: US-WA-2026. Report formats: US-WA-caa-interim.
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