Minnesota vs Maryland: Packaging EPR Compared
How Minnesota’s HF 3577 and Maryland’s SB 901 packaging EPR requirements stack up side by side — for producers that sell into both states.
| Attribute | Minnesota | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Legislation | HF 3577 | SB 901 |
| Full bill name | Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act | Statewide Recycling Needs Act |
| Enacted | 2024 | 2023 |
| Administering agency | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) | Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) |
| Responsible organization | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) |
| Directory providers | 52 listed | 44 listed |
| Next deadline | Dec 31, 2026 (201d) | Jul 1, 2026 (18d) |
MN
Minnesota requirements
- Join a state-approved Producer Responsibility Organization
- Register all covered packaging sold into Minnesota
- Pay PRO fees based on material weight and recyclability
- Comply with reporting obligations set by the approved PRO plan
MD
Maryland requirements
- Join a state-approved Producer Responsibility Organization
- Register all covered packaging sold into Maryland
- Pay PRO fees scaled to material type and recyclability
- Comply with labeling and annual reporting requirements
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