Packaging EPR Compliance Deadlines by State

Oregon DEQ issued its May 4, 2026 response to CAA's second program-plan amendment for responsible end markets. Producers should keep registration, reporting, and fee planning aligned to the approved 2025-27 PRO plan and DEQ's continuing rulemaking updates.

Washington producers must register with a Producer Responsibility Organization by July 1, 2026.

Maryland producers joining the PRO were expected to register with CAA by May 31, 2026 so CAA could provide required producer, brand, and material information to MDE by July 1, 2026. Fee reimbursement obligations begin July 1, 2028.

California producers with individual source reduction obligations should prepare for the August 1, 2026 individual source reduction plan milestone.

Maine producers are expected to remit start-up fees to the approved Stewardship Organization in September 2026.

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.

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.