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SB 54 New Publications
On May 1, 2026, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the SB 54 Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Permanent Regulations. These regulations became effective on May 1, 2026, and are available on CalRecycle’s rulemaking webpage.
Additionally, the following guidance documents are now available on CalRecycle’s recently published Producer Guidance webpage:
For those interested in submitting a Categorically Excluded Materials Notice, please note that CalRecycle’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility System (PEPRS), will begin allowing for electronic notice submission in the coming weeks. More information regarding this process with be forthcoming through our listserv.
Reminder: With an effective date of May 1, 2026 for the regulations, several regulatory deadlines now apply. Producers have until June 1, 2026 to do one of the following:
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If participating in the approved producer responsibility organization (PRO), register with Circular Action Alliance (CAA) and submit supply data to CAA.
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If complying individually, register with CalRecycle and apply to be an Independent Producer.
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If qualifying for an exemption for a small producer, register with CalRecycle and apply for the Small Producer Exemption.
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