Materials covered
- Plastic, glass, metal, paper packaging (anticipated)
- Cosmetic primary and secondary packaging (anticipated)
- Food service ware (under separate legislation)
Packaging EPRWA
Washington packaging producer responsibility
HB 1131 (and successor bills) — Recycling Reform Act
Washington's Recycling Reform Act (HB 1131 and successor bills) advances packaging EPR through the state legislature. The proposed framework mirrors Oregon's: a designated PRO collects fees from producers and funds a statewide recycling system. Final passage and rulemaking timelines are evolving; expect first reporting once enabling legislation is finalized.
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- State agency
- Washington Department of Ecology
- Producer Responsibility Organization
- Not yet designated
Who is a producer in Washington?
Anticipated to follow Oregon's model: brand owner of the product placed in covered packaging, with a de minimis exemption for small producers (typical thresholds: $5M revenue or 1 ton of material).
Producer obligations
- Register with the designated PRO once law passes
- Annual supply data reporting
- Eco-modulated fee payment
- Compliance with phased recycled content and material targets
Compliance timeline
- Pending
Legislative consideration
Recycling Reform Act introduced and considered across multiple legislative sessions.
- Pending
Law signed
Final enactment pending. Watch for governor signature in subsequent sessions.
- Pending
PRO designated
Department of Ecology will designate a PRO following statute enactment.
How Cosmetica helps
Cosmetica coverage for Washington
Cosmetica tracks Washington legislative status and prepares producers for compliance once the law passes. Pre-emptive packaging volume reporting templates aligned with anticipated requirements.
Primary sources
EPR statutes and rules are evolving. Verify the latest dates, fee schedules, and de minimis thresholds with the state agency before relying on this summary for compliance decisions.