Regulation ChangeProposedProposed Regulation
Washington SB 5284 Proposes Packaging EPR Program
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Washington State LegislatureWashington
Announced
Jan 28, 2025
Description
Washington Senate Bill 5284 has been introduced to establish an extended producer responsibility program for covered packaging and paper products. The bill would require producers of covered packaging to participate in a stewardship program and meet recycling targets. As of January 28, 2025, the bill was heard in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee. If enacted, Washington would become the eighth state with a packaging EPR law, requiring producers to register with a producer responsibility organization and submit producer responsibility plans.
Sources
- OfficialSenate Bill Report SB 5284
Key Findings
Washington SB 5284 Proposes 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