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Washington Recycling Reform Act establishes packaging EPR program
Washington SB 5284 / Chapter 70A.208 RCW (Recycling Reform Act)Washington State Department of EcologyWashington
Announced
Jan 15, 2025
Implementation
Jan 1, 2030
Description
Washington enacted the Recycling Reform Act (Senate Bill 5284, Chapter 70A.208 RCW) in 2025, establishing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for residential packaging and paper products. The law requires producers of covered materials to join and fund a nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). Starting in 2030, recycling service providers will have most of their costs reimbursed by the PRO.
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Washington Recycling Reform Act establishes packaging EPR program
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Washington Recycling Reform Act establishes packaging EPR program
S-0458.1 SENATE BILL 5284 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Lovelett, Shewmake, Nobles, Bateman, Salomon, Saldaña, Stanford, C. Wilson, Frame, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Liias, Orwall, Slatter, and Valdez Read first time 01/15/25. Referred to Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology. 1 AN ACT Relating to improving Washington's solid waste management 2 outcomes; amending RCW 70A.205.0
Washington Recycling Reform Act establishes packaging EPR program
SENATE BILL REPORT SB 5284 As of January 28, 2025 Title: An act relating to improving Washington's solid waste management outcomes. Brief Description: Improving Washington's solid waste management outcomes. Sponsors: Senators Lovelett, Shewmake, Nobles, Bateman, Salomon, Saldaña, Stanford, Wilson, C., Frame, Pedersen, Hasegawa, Liias, Orwall, Slatter and Valdez. Brief History: Committee Activity: Environment, Energy