CalRecycle has published a new guidance document to assist entities with navigating the Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility System (PEPRS), including creating a CalRecycle WebPass account to log into PEPRS and submitting an Independent Producer application or Small Producer Exemption application. This information may be helpful for producers and others in navigating the requirements under California’s packaging producer responsibility law, SB 54. More information can be found on the Producer Guidance website.

Additionally, PEPRS is now open for receiving online Categorically Excluded Materials Notice forms for food and agricultural commodity packaging. For more information regarding this process, please review this form.

As a reminder, producers have a deadline of June 1, 2026, to do one of the following:

• If participating in the approved producer responsibility organization (PRO), register with Circular Action Alliance (CAA) and submit supply data to CAA.

• If complying individually, register with CalRecycle and apply to be an Independent Producer.

• If qualifying for an exemption for a small producer, register with CalRecycle and apply for the Small Producer Exemption.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].