Oregon Packaging Stewardship Activities

DEQ convened a Recycling Steering Committee (RSC) to "consider alternatives and ultimately recommend a path forward to modernize our recycling system.

Washington Packaging Stewardship Activities

HB 1131 / SB 5154, improving Washington's solid waste management outcomes, also known as the Washington Recycling and Packaging (WRAP) Act, would create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system fo

DRAFT WA Paint Stewardship Activities

HB 1376 concerning paint stewardship, backed by the American Coatings Association, would create a paint recycling program for Washington's residents and businesses. HB 1376 passed the House Environment Committee on Feb. 14 and Appropriations Feb. 22 but did not move to a floor vote prior to the cut-off date and is dead this session but will likely be taken up again in 2018, the second year of the biennium.

Paint Bill Supporters - Past

The following local governments, businesses, and organizations support policies and legislation that establish convenient, safe, and environmentally sound paint stewardship programs in Washington State in 2017-2018 (find past supporters here): [change Title text to "Paint Bill Supporters 2013-2016" if/when new/cu

Battery Stewardship Reports

Single-Use Alkaline Battery Case Study: The Potential Impacts of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in California on Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Paint Bill Supporters

The following local governments, businesses, and organizations have supported policies and legislation that would establish convenient, safe, and environmentally sound paint stewardship programs in Washington State:

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