Product Stewardship Legislation and Policy by State

The matrix provides a state-level overview of product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation and policy for various products and materials across the United States, summarizing enacted laws and key implementation timelines that assign responsibility for product lifecycle outcomes — such as recycling, reuse, disposal, and end-of-life management — to producers, retailers, or designated entities.

Because states adopt and implement product stewardship requirements on different timelines and with varying scopes, compliance obligations are often nuanced and jurisdiction-specific. Facilities and supply chain stakeholders should evaluate how enacted product stewardship laws apply to their operations, product categories, and distribution footprints.

For information on relevant stewardship organizations, please see below:

• Carpet: Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) 
• Paint: PaintCare 
• Batteries: Call2Recycle
• Mattresses: Mattress Recycling Council 
• Packaging and paper: Circular Action Alliance

This matrix is intended for informational purposes only. Due to the table's summary nature, it may not capture all regulatory nuances, exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, or future legislative changes. Users should consult the full text of applicable statutes and regulatory guidance or seek legal counsel when determining compliance obligations.