How to Comply with California SB 54 Packaging EPR Requirements and Avoid Penalties in 2026
California’s SB 54 requires covered producers to join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) by January 1, 2026, and failure can trigger enforcement and penalties. The law shifts California packaging and paper waste costs onto producers through an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program run by CalRecycle. This article explains who must comply, key 2026 obligations, reporting […]