A review of U.S. and Canada EPR policy changes

A review of U.S. and Canada EPR policy changes

Published Online: November 14, 2025

Written by: Haban, Kasimi

"Seven U.S. states (Maine, Oregon, Colorado, California, Minnesota, Maryland, and Washington) have enacted EPR laws with registration and reporting scheduled for later this year and over the next two years. Connecticut and Nebraska have proposed HB 5019 and LB36 for safe battery collection and recycling. EPR legislation in the remaining states is being assessed.

In Canada, new EPR changes, especially for packaging materials, are expected by the end of 2025, with Alberta, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the Yukon at the forefront. .."

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