California Publishes Long-Awaited Packaging EPR Rules

California publishes long-awaited packaging EPR rules

The milestone gives way to next compliance steps for SB 54, the sweeping extended producer responsibility and source reduction law. Circular Action Alliance also published estimated fees for obligated producers.

California Finally Approves Overhaul of Packaging EPR Rules

After several years of intense regulatory debate, California’s landmark SB 54 regulations are now in place. The rules are effective immediately while the law’s extended producer responsibility program (EPR), targeting single-use packaging and food service ware, officially launches in 2027.