{"id":79654,"date":"2026-02-11T22:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us-packaging-epr-prepare-for-may-31-reporting-deadline\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T22:37:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:37:03","slug":"us-packaging-epr-prepare-for-may-31-reporting-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/us-packaging-epr-prepare-for-may-31-reporting-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Packaging EPR: Prepare for May 31 Reporting Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"79654\" class=\"elementor elementor-79654 elementor-79644\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e94b88 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e94b88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed1867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ed1867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/epr-laws-for-packaging-in-the-united-states-where-are-we-now\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extended\u00a0Producer\u00a0Responsibility\u00a0(EPR) laws for packaging<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are\u00a0now\u00a0live\u00a0which include compliance obligations for many producers selling or distributing packaged goods across the United States. A key milestone for packaging EPR compliance in 2026 is the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 31 deadline<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for harmonized annual supply reporting based on 2025 data in states with mature or emerging EPR programs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This update breaks down state-specific obligations tied to the May 31 deadlines, outlines other key state timelines, covers the status of California\u2019s SB 54 implementation, and lays out concrete steps producers must take now to meet expanding EPR responsibilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f8320 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9f8320\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">U.S. Packaging EPR Reporting Deadlines and State Obligations<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6368288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6368288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Colorado \u2014 May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090f8ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"090f8ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Colorado\u2019s EPR law for packaging is\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/leg.colorado.gov\/bills\/hb22-1355\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">House Bill 22\u20131355<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which became law in 2022 and is overseen by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Producers must join a Producer Responsibility Organization\u00a0(PRO)\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/circularactionalliance.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Circular\u00a0Action\u00a0Alliance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">),\u00a0which will fund and manage the recycling of packaging materials and printed paper.\u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Producers Must Do in\u00a0Colorado<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare and\u00a0submit\u00a02025 packaging supply data by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0to CAA\u200b.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df01a36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"df01a36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5fc09f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5fc09f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oregon \u2014 May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d4dbb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d4dbb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oregon\u2019s packaging\u00a0EPR program under the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/olis.oregonlegislature.gov\/liz\/2021R1\/Downloads\/MeasureDocument\/SB582\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 582<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)\u00a0requires producers to\u00a0submit\u00a0annual supply reports to the designated\u00a0PRO\u00a0(Circular Action Alliance).\u00a0This reporting deadline follows an established program launch in 2025, with fees and compliance obligations already in effect.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Producers Must Do in Oregon<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare and\u00a0submit\u00a02025 packaging supply data by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 31, 2026,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to\u00a0CAA.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure packaging material definitions align with Oregon\u2019s covered material categories.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17769de elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"17769de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c72ccba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c72ccba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maryland \u2014 May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f860ba9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f860ba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maryland\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packaging Producer Responsibility Act<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mgaleg.maryland.gov\/2025RS\/bills\/sb\/sb0901E.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 901<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) requires producers to engage with an approved PRO and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">submit\u00a0packaging data by May 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, based on 2025 supplier data.\u00a0Registration with a\u00a0PRO\u00a0must occur by July 1, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Producers Must Do in Maryland<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Register with an approved PRO\u00a0(CAA)\u00a0before July 1, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit\u00a0Simplified Supply Report\u00a0for\u00a02025 packaging supply data\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by May 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b09faaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b09faaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e78f745 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e78f745\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Minnesota \u2014 May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d311e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d311e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minnesota\u2019s packaging EPR program obligations,\u00a0enacted\u00a0through the\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packaging Waste &amp; Cost Reduction Act<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/bills\/bill.php?b=House&amp;f=HF3911&amp;ssn=0&amp;y=2023\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HF 3911<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\/\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/bills\/bill.php?b=Senate&amp;f=SF3887&amp;ssn=0&amp;y=2023\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SF 3877<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">),\u00a0are solidifying around a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 31, 2026 reporting deadline<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for 2025 packaging data. Producers should verify reporting requirements and PRO registration status before submitting data.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Producers Must Do in Minnesota<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If not already, be sure to register with\u00a0a\u00a0PRO (CAA), as registrations are now open<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit\u00a0Simplified Supply Report\u00a0for\u00a02025 packaging data by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b468e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b468e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52bdbd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52bdbd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Washington \u2014 May 31, 2026 Reporting Deadline <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d592d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d592d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under Washington\u2019s packaging EPR law (<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Act<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov\/biennium\/2025-26\/Pdf\/Bills\/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature\/5284-S2.PL.pdf?q=20250519063806\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SB 5284<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), producers must register with a PRO by July 1, 2026 and prepare\u00a0to\u00a0submit annual reporting that aligns with the harmonized<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0May 31, 2026,\u00a0reporting date<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Producers Must Do in Washington<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If not already, be sure to register with a PRO (CAA), as registrations are now open<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare and\u00a0submit\u00a0Simplified Supply Report\u00a0for 2025\u00a0packaging supply data\u00a0by\u00a0May 31, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2ed64b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b2ed64b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0d03a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d0d03a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other States and Key Timelines<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92bc87b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92bc87b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maine \u2014 Reporting\/Registration Targeted for 2026 <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc2c742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc2c742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maine\u2019s packaging EPR statute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainelegislature.org\/legis\/bills\/display_ps.asp?ld=1541&amp;PID=1456&amp;snum=130\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LD 1541<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0first enacted in 2021) is still phasing in implementation,\u00a0including selection of a stewardship organization and producer onboarding,\u00a0but reporting readiness and data submission are expected around\u00a0Q3\u00a02026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Producers Must Do in Maine<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register with a Stewardship Organization (CAA) by\u00a0May 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor the SO portal launch and readiness to report packaging data.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare\u00a0to\u00a0submit\u00a0Simplified Supply Report\u00a0around Q3\u00a02026\u00a0(date TBD).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed6dd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1ed6dd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ff462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57ff462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">California SB 54: Rulemaking Reset but Obligations Continue<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d5c357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d5c357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">California\u2019s\u00a0EPR law,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SB 54<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most ambitious packaging EPR laws in the U.S., but\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">experiencing regulatory\u00a0delays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calrecycle.ca.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CalRecycle<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recently\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/calrecycle-withdraws-proposed-sb-54-regulations-what-california-packaging-producers-need-to-know\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">withdrew its proposed regulations for SB 54<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from Office of Administrative Law review<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to revise clarity and address food and agricultural packaging exemptions, with a new 15-day public comment period\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">from\u00a0January\u00a029 to February 13, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite this delay,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">statutory deadlines\u00a0remain\u00a0unchanged<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and the program is expected to fully launch in\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0under existing timelines.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implications for California Producers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baseline reporting of 2023 packaging data was due November 15, 2025, despite regulatory uncertainty. Producers should\u00a0retain\u00a0this data and be prepared to resubmit within 30 days of final rule adoption.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb5f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5fb5f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c7a7e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c7a7e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Producers Need to Prepare Now <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce5298e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce5298e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State packaging EPR deadlines,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">especially\u00a0the May 31, 2026, reporting obligations,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are approaching quickly\u00a0and\u00a0will dictate compliance readiness throughout 2026 and beyond.\u00a0Failing to meet\u00a0reporting or registration requirements can lead to fines, administrative actions, or sales restrictions in state markets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccdfc9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccdfc9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cProducers should view the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 31 reporting cycle<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as a critical operational milestone. Delays in one state\u2019s rulemaking \u2014 such as California\u2019s SB 54 revisions \u2014 do not pause compliance responsibilities elsewhere. Having data systems and internal ownership aligned now positions companies to avoid penalties and meet obligations across multiple states.\u201d <\/span><\/h6><h6><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristen-kelly-335b88105?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAABqxU9kBRccie67qb9MJp3GXQGkTFPyWb4I&amp;lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B%2BkwnXRhLQ9uxMAZTMIgCXg%3D%3D\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kristen Kelly<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, RLG<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192b5ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"192b5ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How RLG Supports U.S. Packaging EPR Compliance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ecc45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ecc45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. packaging EPR laws create real operational challenges for producers, particularly around reporting deadlines, evolving state requirements, and data readiness. RLG helps producers manage these obligations with practical, end-to-end support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/products\/consultancy-advice\/horizon-scanning\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Horizon Scanning<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tracks changing EPR deadlines and regulatory shifts,\u00a0including California\u2019s SB 54 rulemaking reset,\u00a0helping producers avoid missed or misunderstood obligations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/products\/consultancy-advice\/epr-impact-analysis\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EPR\u00a0Assessments<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0clarify\u00a0which SKUs and packaging materials are in scope across states and identify gaps in supplier data and state-level alignment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/products\/data-management\/packaging-data-services\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Packaging\u00a0Data Health Services<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0clean and standardize packaging datasets, reducing SKU audit burdens and material classification errors ahead of\u00a0mandatory\u00a0reporting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental Compliance Management<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0centralizes multi-state EPR obligations, minimizing double-counting risks and easing coordination with PRO reporting portals.<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Book a\u202fconfidential, fifteen-minute discovery\u202fcall with RLG\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0start preparing for\u00a0May 31 packaging EPR deadlines and build a practical compliance roadmap.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed043ad elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ed043ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/rev-log.com\/us\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a4790d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8a4790d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3979e32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3979e32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Laws are subject to interpretation and change without notice, so always consult with professional advisors and refer to primary sources. Content is\u00a0accurate\u00a0as of publication date but may not be regularly updated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Editor\u2019s note: This article has been reviewed by\u00a0EPR expert\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristen-kelly-335b88105\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kristen Kelly<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State\u00a0Extended\u00a0Producer\u00a0Responsibility\u00a0(EPR) laws for packaging are\u00a0now\u00a0live\u00a0which include compliance obligations for many producers selling or distributing packaged goods across the United States. A key milestone for packaging EPR compliance in 2026 is the\u00a0May 31 deadline\u00a0for harmonized annual supply reporting based on 2025 data in states with mature or emerging EPR programs. 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