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Washington WAC-173-950 Recycling Reform Act Rulemaking Timeline Published
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Washington State Department of EcologyWashington State, United States
Announced
May 27, 2026
Description
The Washington State Department of Ecology published the rulemaking timeline for WAC-173-950 under the Recycling Reform Act. Draft rule language covering producer duties (WAC-173-950-100), individual producer plan requirements (WAC-173-950-110), applicability, and definitions was presented at the May 27, 2026 rule committee meeting. Key estimated milestones include: proposed rule filing (CR-102) in October 2027, public hearings in December 2027, end of public comment period in December 2027, and rule effectiveness in May 2028. The rule will implement the packaging EPR program established by SB 5284.
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Washington WAC-173-950 Recycling Reform Act Rulemaking Timeline Published
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Washington WAC-173-950 Recycling Reform Act Rulemaking Timeline Published
............14 173-950-010 Purpose (1) Chapter 70A.208 RCW establishes an extended producer responsibility program for consumer packaging and paper products in Washington state. The program increases access to convenient and affordable recycling services, minimizes negative impacts to the environment, public health, and worker health and safety, and builds and expands on existing waste and recycling infrastructure. (