Washington vs Maine: Packaging EPR Compared
How Washington’s SB 5284 and Maine’s LD 1541 packaging EPR requirements stack up side by side — for producers that sell into both states.
| Attribute | Washington | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Legislation | SB 5284 | LD 1541 |
| Full bill name | Recycling Reform Act | An Act Regarding the Collection and Recycling of Packaging |
| Enacted | 2024 | 2021 |
| Administering agency | Washington Department of Ecology | Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) |
| Responsible organization | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | State-contracted Stewardship Organization |
| Directory providers | 47 listed | 47 listed |
| Next deadline | Jul 1, 2026 (18d) | Sep 1, 2026 (80d) |
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
ME
Maine requirements
- Register with the approved Packaging Stewardship Organization
- Submit annual reports on covered packaging sold into Maine
- Pay fees into the Stewardship Organization to fund municipal recycling
- Remit start-up fees to the Stewardship Organization (September 2026)
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