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Oregon Packaging EPR Compliance Guide — 2026

Everything brands need to know about Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582), including deadlines, data requirements, material categories, exemptions, and reporting preparation.

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Key Facts
LawSB 582 — Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act
AdministratorOregon DEQ
PROCircular Action Alliance
EffectiveSigned January 2022; program start July 2025
RegistrationProducer registration is handled through the approved PRO.
ReportingAnnual reports are submitted through the PRO reporting system.
ExemptionSmall producer exemptions are defined by DEQ rule and should be reviewed against current guidance.
Who Needs to Comply

Brands selling packaged consumer goods into Oregon should evaluate whether they are the responsible producer for the packaging.

Packaging materials used with products sold into Oregon.

Small producer note: Small producer exemptions are defined by DEQ rule and should be reviewed against current guidance.

What Data You Need
  • SKU-level sales into the state
  • Packaging BOMs for covered SKUs
  • Component material categories
  • Component weights in grams
  • PCR and recycled content
  • Recyclability and evidence files

Key Deadlines

Program start
July 1, 2025
Annual producer reporting cycle
May 31, 2026
Fee payment cycle
September 30, 2026

Material Categories for Oregon

These are common packaging categories brands should be ready to classify and report. Always follow final state and PRO instructions.

MaterialClassOregon note
PETPlasticCommon priority material for this state.
HDPEPlasticCommon priority material for this state.
PVCPlasticReport PVC separately when identified as vinyl, PVC, or resin code #3.
LDPEPlasticReport as LDPE or #4 plastic when supplier documents state low-density polyethylene.
PPPlasticReport as PP or #5 plastic, especially for closures and small components.
PSPlasticReport rigid PS separately from EPS foam where programs distinguish the two.
EPSPlasticReport foam EPS separately when required; do not combine with rigid polystyrene unless the report format instructs it.
Other PlasticPlasticUse only when the resin is unknown or explicitly categorized as other/#7 plastic.
Multi-layer PlasticPlasticUse when the package includes multiple plastic layers or barrier materials that prevent single-resin classification.
Small-format PlasticPlasticUse where reporting programs separate small-format plastics from regular resin categories.
Clear GlassGlassReport clear/flint glass separately when color categories are required.
Brown GlassGlassUse brown/amber glass category when documents call out amber, brown, or UV-protective glass.

How to Report

  1. 1Identify SKUs sold into Oregon.
  2. 2Classify each packaging component by material category.
  3. 3Aggregate packaging weight by SKU, component, and Oregon units sold.
  4. 4Submit required data through the PRO system.
Common Mistakes
  • • Assuming recyclable in one state means recyclable in Oregon.
  • • Leaving unmatched sales SKUs out of the data set.
  • • Reporting packaging families without SKU-level traceability.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Oregon DEQ may enforce registration and reporting requirements under program rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers Oregon packaging EPR?

Oregon DEQ oversees the program and Circular Action Alliance is the PRO.

What makes Oregon different?

Oregon's program emphasizes whether materials are actually recyclable in Oregon's modernized recycling system.

Do I need Oregon sales data?

Yes. Brands need units sold into Oregon so packaging weights can be multiplied by state-specific sales volume.

Can one BOM cover multiple Oregon SKUs?

Yes, if the SKUs truly share identical packaging. Keep evidence showing the packaging is the same.

Should I keep supplier spec sheets?

Yes. Supporting evidence is essential for audit defense and internal review.

How PackBOM helps with Oregon compliance

PackBOM connects SKU sales, packaging BOMs, supplier evidence, AI spec extraction, validation rules, and report exports so your Oregon data is ready for review.

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