{"name":"US Packaging EPR Deadline Tracker","description":"Official-source packaging extended producer responsibility deadlines and implementation milestones across seven US states.","reviewedAt":"2026-09-14","methodologyUrl":"https://www.packagetheworld.com/tools/packaging-epr-deadline-tracker#methodology","licenseUrl":"https://www.packagetheworld.com/editorial-policy","records":[{"state":"California","law":"SB 54","status":"Active obligations","milestoneDate":"2027-01-01","milestoneLabel":"10% single-use plastic source-reduction target","milestoneKind":"Agency milestone","producerAction":"Existing producers were required to register or pursue an allowed compliance path by June 1, 2026. Confirm registration and current reporting obligations now.","sourceLabel":"CalRecycle producer guidance","sourceUrl":"https://calrecycle.ca.gov/packaging/packaging-epr/producerguidance/"},{"state":"Colorado","law":"HB 22-1355","status":"Active obligations","milestoneDate":"2027-01-01","milestoneLabel":"Annual individual-plan proposal date","milestoneKind":"Producer deadline","producerAction":"Obligated producers should already be registered with the PRO and paying dues. January 1 is the annual statutory date for proposing an individual plan instead.","sourceLabel":"Colorado General Assembly bill summary","sourceUrl":"https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1355"},{"state":"Maryland","law":"Packaging and Paper Products Producer Responsibility regulations","status":"Active obligations","milestoneDate":"2027-06-30","milestoneLabel":"Annual producer registration deadline","milestoneKind":"Producer deadline","producerAction":"The initial July 1, 2026 registration date has passed. Producers should confirm current registration and prepare the next annual filing.","sourceLabel":"Maryland Department of the Environment","sourceUrl":"https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Regulations/land/Pages/Adopted.aspx"},{"state":"Oregon","law":"Recycling Modernization Act","status":"Active obligations","milestoneDate":"2026-12-31","milestoneLabel":"First life-cycle impact disclosures for the 25 largest producers","milestoneKind":"Limited producer deadline","producerAction":"All obligated producers must register, report supply and pay PRO fees. Only the 25 largest producers have the December disclosure milestone.","sourceLabel":"Oregon DEQ producer obligations","sourceUrl":"https://www.oregon.gov/deq/recycling/Pages/Producers-of-Covered-Products.aspx"},{"state":"Washington","law":"Recycling Reform Act","status":"Implementation","milestoneDate":"2026-10-01","milestoneLabel":"Ecology publishes statewide collection lists","milestoneKind":"Agency milestone","producerAction":"Covered producers must register with the approved PRO, report covered-product data and pay membership fees starting in 2026. Confirm timing with the PRO.","sourceLabel":"Washington Department of Ecology","sourceUrl":"https://ecology.wa.gov/waste-toxics/reducing-recycling-waste/our-recycling-programs/recycling-reform-act"},{"state":"Minnesota","law":"Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act","status":"Implementation","milestoneDate":null,"milestoneLabel":"Rulemaking and needs-assessment schedule remains in development","milestoneKind":"Date not set","producerAction":"Covered producers are required to join a PRO. Monitor MPCA rulemaking for reporting, stewardship-plan and fee details.","sourceLabel":"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","sourceUrl":"https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging"},{"state":"Maine","law":"Stewardship Program for Packaging","status":"Rulemaking","milestoneDate":null,"milestoneLabel":"Producer schedule will be set after a stewardship organization is contracted","milestoneKind":"Date not set","producerAction":"No fixed producer registration date is currently published. Monitor DEP’s revised implementation schedule rather than relying on an estimate.","sourceLabel":"Maine Department of Environmental Protection","sourceUrl":"https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html"}]}