Packaging EPR Compliance Deadlines by State
Registration and reporting milestones for packaging producers across every EPR-regulated US state, sorted by date. 7 deadlines are still upcoming.
Deadline data reviewed June 11, 2026
| Jurisdiction & Bill | Requirement | Due Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington SB 5284 (Recycling Reform Act) | Washington producers must register with a Producer Responsibility Organization by July 1, 2026. | 18 days left | |
| Maryland SB 901 (2025) / SB 222 (2023) (EPR for Packaging) | Maryland producers choosing to comply independently via an Individual Producer Responsibility Plan must register directly with the Maryland Department of the Environment by July 1, 2026. Producers complying through the CAA had a June 1, 2026 registration deadline. MDE finalized implementing regulations effective May 25, 2026. Fee reimbursement obligations begin July 1, 2028. | 18 days left | |
| Oregon HB 3965 (Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act) | Oregon's EPR program is subject to a preliminary injunction secured February 6, 2026 by Sidley Austin (on behalf of NAW members). A full constitutional trial begins July 13, 2026. Producers NOT covered by the injunction remain subject to CAA registration, the May 2026 annual reporting obligation, and ongoing fee payments. Monitor the trial outcome closely. | 30 days left | |
| California SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention) | California producers with individual source reduction obligations should prepare for the August 1, 2026 individual source reduction plan milestone. | 49 days left | |
| Maine LD 1541 (EPR for Packaging) | Maine producers are expected to remit start-up fees to the approved Stewardship Organization in September 2026. | 80 days left | |
| Minnesota HF 3911 (Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act) | Minnesota's EPR program is in early implementation. A statewide needs assessment is due by December 31, 2026. Producers must maintain active annual registration with the CAA and state commissioner. De minimis exemption: under 1 metric ton of covered material or under $2M in global gross revenue. Full stewardship fees begin January 1, 2029. | 201 days left | |
| Colorado HB 22-1355 (Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act) | Colorado obligated producers must submit their annual supply report for the 2026 calendar year to the CAA by May 31, 2027. Mandatory producer dues to the CAA are also in effect. Producers who have not yet registered should do so immediately — registration opened October 1, 2024. | 352 days left |
Informational only — not legal advice. Dates reflect our latest review of public statutes and agency guidance and may change as program rules are finalized. Verify obligations with the relevant state agency and qualified counsel.
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