How are EPR fees calculated and when does Oregon EPR packaging begin?

About this episode

This episode discusses the calculation of EPR fees and the timeline for Oregon's EPR packaging laws.

Oregon EPR packaging laws are furthest along with a reporting requirement starting March 31. According to 3/3/25 CAA webinar, producers will be invoiced starting in July. Page 200 is where the fees begin, note these fees are subject to change between now and July: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/64260ed078c36925b1cf3385/t/675367976db4842d3ae3ce43/1733519262653/Final_OR_PP3.pdf CAA Website: https://circularactionalliance.org/ Are you a producer with questions? You can email producer.sup...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Markarian

Topics covered

• EPR fees
• Oregon packaging laws
• sustainability
• producer responsibilities
• reporting requirements

Keywords

• EPR fees
• Oregon packaging
• sustainability
• reporting requirements
• producers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oregon EPR, CAA, Circular Action Alliance

Books & works: Final_OR_PP3.pdf

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