Oregon EPR Compliance, Reporting & Producer Fees
What businesses need to know about the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582)
Oregon's packaging EPR program is in effect. Is your business managing its obligations?
Under Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582), producers of covered packaging, paper and food serviceware have reporting, data management and financial responsibilities.
Whether you’re preparing your next report, reviewing your producer fees or determining your obligations, Evnia helps businesses manage Oregon EPR compliance with accuracy, structure and confidence.
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- 20+ Years of EPR Experience
- Full-Service Compliance Management
- Packaging Classification Expertise
- Regulatory & Reporting Support
Does Oregon’s EPR Law Apply to Your Business?
Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act establishes Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for producers of covered packaging, printing and writing paper, and food serviceware.
Not every company involved in a product’s supply chain is necessarily the obligated producer. Responsibility depends on the product, the distribution channel and Oregon’s producer definition.
Certain small producers and covered products are exempt. For example, businesses with annual gross revenue below $5 million or less than one metric ton of covered products supplied in Oregon may qualify for a small producer exemption.
Unsure whether your business is subject to Oregon EPR?
Depending on the applicable producer definition, your business may have obligations if it:
- Owns or licenses brands whose packaged products are sold in Oregon.
- Manufactures or imports covered products distributed in the state.
- Supplies covered products through retail or e-commerce channels.
- Is responsible for packaging used to ship products to Oregon customers.
What Do Oregon Producers Need to Do?
Oregon’s EPR program requires more than understanding the law. Obligated producers must maintain accurate supply information and meet applicable reporting and financial requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Determine your producer status
Identify covered products and confirm which business entity is responsible for meeting Oregon’s requirements.
2. Register with Circular Action Alliance (CAA)
Obligated producers must participate in an approved Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). CAA is currently the only PRO with an approved program plan in Oregon.
3. Collect and classify covered material data
Identify applicable material categories, packaging weights and quantities supplied in Oregon.
4. Prepare annual supply reports
Compile and submit the required information to CAA according to the applicable reporting calendar.
5. Plan for producer fees
Review CAA’s fee schedules, understand the factors influencing your obligations and coordinate applicable payments.
Oregon’s annual supply reporting deadline is generally May 31 for the previous calendar year’s data. The 2027 producer fee schedule is now available to support financial planning.
What Data Do You Need for Oregon EPR Reporting?
Packaging materials and components
- Material types and composition
- Packaging component weights
- Total annual weight by material category
- Applicable CAA reporting classifications
Product and supply information
- Product or SKU references
- Product categories
- Quantities supplied in Oregon
- Producer responsibility information
Supporting documentation
- Supplier information and material specifications
- Packaging composition and classification evidence
- Documentation supporting applicable exemptions
- Other environmental information where relevant to program requirements or incentives
Collecting consistent data across multiple products, suppliers and business units can be challenging,
particularly for producers operating in several states.
Evnia by UL Solutions helps organize, classify and validate packaging data
to support more reliable EPR reporting.
How Evnia Helps You Manage Oregon EPR Compliance
Evnia by UL Solutions provides specialized support for businesses managing EPR obligations, from individual packaging data needs to comprehensive compliance management.
Choose between our fully customizable turnkey EPR management or the data-oriented Lab services.
Full-Service EPR Management
Our specialists can coordinate key aspects of your Oregon EPR compliance process, including:
- Producer responsibility assessment: Identifying applicable obligations and reporting responsibilities.
- Data collection and management: Gathering, organizing and reviewing packaging information.
- Material classification: Supporting accurate classification under applicable CAA reporting categories.
- Report preparation and submission: Preparing reports and coordinating submission requirements.
- Producer fee support: Reviewing reported data and supporting financial planning and payment coordination.
- Regulatory monitoring: Keeping track of program changes, deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Documentation and verification support: Maintaining information to facilitate reviews and audit readiness.
Evnia Lab: Reliable Packaging Data
Accurate packaging weights and material classifications form the foundation of reliable EPR reports.
Evnia Lab offers specialized packaging weighing and classification services to help businesses improve data quality, support consistent reporting and better understand their material portfolios.
Better packaging data supports better reporting and more informed financial decisions.
Managing EPR Beyond Oregon?
Oregon is one of several U.S. states implementing packaging EPR programs.
Producers operating across multiple states must navigate different reporting categories, program requirements, deadlines and fee structures.
Evnia offers coordinated EPR compliance management across U.S. programs, helping businesses organize data, manage reporting activities and address regulatory complexity through a consistent approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oregon EPR apply to companies located outside Oregon?
Potentially. Companies supplying covered products into Oregon may have producer obligations even if they are located elsewhere. Responsibility depends on Oregon’s producer definition and applicable exemptions.
Are small businesses exempt from Oregon EPR?
Certain businesses qualify as small producers based on revenue, covered product supply or other statutory criteria. Eligible small producers are exempt from the program’s registration, reporting and fee obligations.
When are Oregon EPR reports due?
Annual supply data reports are generally due to CAA by May 31 for the previous calendar year. Producers should confirm their applicable reporting requirements and deadlines.
How are Oregon EPR fees calculated?
Fees depend on applicable reporting categories, quantities supplied, published fee rates and relevant program adjustments. Eligible producers may qualify for tiered flat fees.
Can Evnia by UL Solutions manage our Oregon EPR reporting?
Yes! Evnia provides full-service EPR management, including data collection, packaging classification, report preparation, submission support and ongoing regulatory monitoring.
Get Support With Oregon EPR Compliance
Need help preparing reports, improving your packaging data or understanding your producer fees?
Evnia’s EPR specialists can help you evaluate your obligations and determine the level of support your business needs.
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