Get Ready for Oregon’s EPR Deadline

Get Ready for Oregon’s EPR Deadline

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Oregon’s EPR Reporting Deadline Marks a Crucial Step for Producers

At Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), we’ve witnessed firsthand the rising challenges producers face in navigating the complex landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance. With Oregon becoming the first U.S. state to implement an EPR reporting deadline for packaging, many producers are grappling with the daunting task of accurately submitting their supply data.  

Leslie Griffith, our Senior Business Development Director, was recently quoted in Maria Rachal’s article, “Days Away From Oregon EPR Reporting Deadline, Cue the ‘Compliance Anxiety’”, published by Packaging Dive. Leslie’s insights underscore the profound shifts this reporting cycle represents, especially for producers embarking on their first EPR compliance efforts. 

Packaging EPR Reporting in Oregon

With a deadline of March 31, 2025, producers of packaging, paper, and food service ware must report via the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) portal. The reporting process is a foundational step in Oregon’s initiative to modernize recycling through eco-modulation, which adjusts costs based on the environmental impact of materials. 

Oregon’s specific reporting framework, fee structure, and materials strategy differ significantly from those in Canada or Europe, making it critical for even experienced producers to learn its nuances.  

Non-compliance can result in retroactive fees, fines up to $25,000 per day, or loss of market access. For many producers, submitting a defensible draft report by the deadline is a key first step.  

Leslie Griffith noted the challenge of Oregon being a first mover in U.S. EPR compliance, stating, “I think the fact that [Oregon is] first, that’s the elephant in the room.” For producers already conditioned to EPR in other regions, variations in covered materials and fee structures add complexity.  

How RLG Supports Producers with EPR Compliance

The realities of EPR compliance are clear: preparing and managing data submissions, ensuring accuracy, and navigating differences in state-specific programs can overwhelm even the most prepared organizations. This is where RLG comes in.  

Our Services:  

  • Data Collection & Management: Simplify complex data through our Data Insight Platform. This online portal centralizes your data management, making compliance seamless.  

Having supported EPR programs globally, we bring unparalleled expertise to help producers not only meet regulatory requirements but also position themselves as sustainability leaders in their industries. 

Be Proactive, Not Reactive

For businesses operating in multiple states or globally, the introduction of EPR laws in the U.S., starting with Oregon and soon Colorado, signals a growing trend. Establishing strong reporting infrastructure now will save time, effort, and resources in the long run.  

RLG is here to help you build that infrastructure and achieve compliance smoothly. Contact us today to learn how our services and tools can alleviate your compliance anxiety and streamline your EPR obligations.  

Reach out to us for support and take the stress out of EPR compliance!  

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Les Griffith - Speakers

Business Development Director
RLGA

Les Griffith is currently the Business Development Director at RLGA and is tasked with expanding the company’s data management offerings for packaging EPR in the Americas. Les has over 30 years of industry experience in Environmental Services, Extended Producer Responsibility and Reverse Distribution. Les has spent these last 30 years working with organizations to develop progressively more sustainable solutions to the management of end-of-life materials. Prior to joining RLG, Les spent eleven years at Covanta most recently serving as the Business Development Director for the Healthcare Solutions division. His group covered North and Central America and specialized in providing a suite of services to healthcare PROs, take-back services to retail pharmacy and law enforcement and environmental services to the healthcare sector and reverse distributors. Prior to Covanta Les spent 10 years at Waste Management Inc. as an Area Manager for their Healthcare Solutions group.

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Andriana Kontovrakis - Speakers

Director of Compliance Services
RLG

Andriana Kontovrakis is the Director of Compliance Services for Reverse Logistics Group’s US team.  She manages a team responsible for ensuring manufacturer and retailer customer compliance with EPR laws for electronics, batteries, packaging, household hazardous wastes, and other consumer products across the US. Along with RLG partner the Household and Commercial Products Association, she is spearheading the development of the Household Product Stewardship Alliance, a stewardship organization forming under the guidelines of Vermont’s HHW EPR law.  Prior to working with RLG, she was a Policy Analyst with the global electronics recycler Sims Lifecycle Solutions where she managed programmatic implementation and customer and supplier accounts for the US EPR compliance unit and the Deputy Director for Waste Prevention for the NYC Department of Sanitation.

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