Policy Readiness Knowledge Hub

Through Oregon’s SB582 producers will finance improvements to the recycling system making programs convenient, accessible and responsible

The most pressing challenge for many companies is dealing with the potential operational and financial impact of Extended Producer Responsibility. The Recycling Modernization Act requires producers of packaging, paper products and food serviceware to share responsibility for effective management of their products after use. This course will outline who is responsible for complying, what materials/products are covered, the role of the PRO and more.

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Oregon’s EPR bill addresses specific challenges resulting in key benefits and solutions

  • State-Wide Acceptance List

    Reduce public confusion over what can be recycled by providing clarity to households and businesses about what can be recycled

  • Incentivizes Sustainable Products

    Producer fees will be higher for non-recyclable products and those creating more environmental pollution.

  • Increases Access to Recycling

    The new law incorporates social equity elements- providing recycling services to people who didn't previously have it, such as those who live in apartments and rural areas

  • Plastic Packaging and Plastic Food Serviceware Recycling Rate Targets

    - At least 25 percent by calendar year 2028 - At least 50 percent by calendar year 2040 - At least 70 percent by calendar year 2050

Designed to help you understand the details.

The Recycling Partnership's Policy Readiness Hub is created to help assigned producer representatives communicate internally, stay apprised of new information, and ask questions and share ideas as part of a community of diverse producers.

Clear, consolidated information and timelines from throughout the sprawling statue​.

Downloadable slide deck templates, fact sheets, compliance strategies and punch lists.

Stay in-the-know on state and PRO implementation activities and key policies to inform your practice.

Get clarity on producer requirements in the coming months and years.

Oregon’s Uniform Statewide Collection List

The uniform statewide collection list will establish which materials will be collected in on-route commingled recycling programs (curbside) and which materials will be collected at recycling depots. Therefore, drop-off locations may accept additional materials that may not be appropriate for curbside collection. The list established includes both the materials identified by the commission as suitable for commingled recycling and any covered products proposed by a PRO for addition to the uniform statewide collection list in a producer responsibility program plan approved by the department.