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25 March 2026

Extended Producer Responsibility: A State By State Guide

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws have been passed in the following eight states (with many also finalizing administrative regulations to implement the program)...
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws have been passed in the following eight states (with many also finalizing administrative regulations to implement the program): California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Vermont and Washington. Colorado and Oregon’s EPR programs are currently the furthest along as far as implementation of deadlines.

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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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