Oregon Product Stewardship Framework Legislation (HB 3060)

HB 3060, introduced into the Oregon State Legislature in February 2009, would require the producers of covered products to submit a product stewardship plan to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Products identified include rechargeable batteries and lighting products that contain mercury. The producers must offer take back of their products at no cost to the user when the products are brought in for recycling.

Preliminary Analysis of E-Cycle Programs in Washington and Oregon

In March 2010, the Northwest Product Stewardship Council produced a report (PDF, 2.75MB) covering the first nine months of operation of the E-Cycle Programs in Washington and Oregon.

Chemical Programs: Government

On June 4, 2007, the Northwest Chapter of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA) hosted a Northwest Chemicals Policy Symposium in Troutdale, Oregon. The symposium helped generate interest in solving chemical policy challenges at a Northwest regional level.

Electronics Programs: Government

Several electronic product stewardship programs have been implemented in Washington, Oregon and California. Several of these activities and programs are a result of recent legislation. This page also includes studies, reports and initiatives that have helped inform electronic product recycling programs throughout the northwest.

E-Cycle Washington

Oregon Mercury In Lighting Standards (SB 1512)

SB 1512, relating to lighting that contains mercury; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 646.608, passed and was signed by the Governor in March 2012. Enrolled SB 1512 will become effective January 1, 2013.

Oregon Mercury-Containing Lighting Recycling and Content Standards (SB 529)

SB 529 introduced in 2011, would have required manufacturers of mercury-containing lighting, such as CFLs and fluorescent tubes, to set up and finance a collection system for the safe recycling of these products. The system would have served urban and rural areas of Oregon and provided free, convenient recycling. The bill also contained mercury content standards and requirements regarding the procurement of mercury containing lighing by the state.

Oregon Mercury-Containing Lighting Recycling (SB 742)

SB 742 (PDF file, 43KB), introduced in March 2009, would have required manufacturers of mercury-containing lighting, such as CFLs and fluorescent tubes, to set up and finance a collection system for the safe recycling of these products. The system would have served urban and rural areas of Oregon and provided free, convenient recycling. The bill did not pass.

Oregon New Provisions for Beverage Containers (SB 1508)

SB 1508, Relating to beverage containers; creating new provisions; amending ORS 459.992; and declaring an emergency, passed and was signed into law in April 2012. The bill made minor changes to the major adjustments that were made to the Bottle Bill in 2007 and 2011. In 2007, water bottles were added and larger stores, primarily grocers, were required to take back all covered containers, not just what they sold.

Oregon Expansion of the Beverage Container Act (HB 3145)

HB 3145 was signed into law by the Governor Kitzhaber on June 9, 2011. The bill expands the scope of containers to all beverages, including beer, soft drinks, water, juice and sports drinks and requires a nickel deposit per container. The expansion would go into effect in 2018 or when redemption centers collect 60 percent of currently-covered items, whichever occurs first.

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