California vs Washington: Packaging EPR Compared
How California’s SB 54 and Washington’s SB 5284 packaging EPR requirements stack up side by side — for producers that sell into both states.
| Attribute | California | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Legislation | SB 54 | SB 5284 |
| Full bill name | Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act | Recycling Reform Act |
| Enacted | 2022 | 2024 |
| Administering agency | CalRecycle | Washington Department of Ecology |
| Responsible organization | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) |
| Directory providers | 57 listed | 47 listed |
| Next deadline | Aug 1, 2026 (49d) | Jul 1, 2026 (18d) |
CA
California requirements
- Register with the Circular Action Alliance as your Producer Responsibility Organization
- Submit an individual source reduction plan (August 2026 milestone)
- Pay eco-modulation fees based on packaging material recyclability
- Meet statewide plastic packaging source reduction targets phased through 2032
WA
Washington requirements
- Register with an approved Producer Responsibility Organization by July 1, 2026
- Submit annual packaging data reports to the PRO
- Pay fees into the PRO based on material weight and recyclability
- Meet statewide recycling targets set by the approved PRO plan
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