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Implementation of Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act

The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will update Oregon’s outdated recycling system by building on local community programs and leveraging the resources of producers to create an innovative system that works for everyone. The Oregon legislature passed the Recycling Modernization Act (Senate Bill 582) during the 2021 legislative session. The new law became effective Jan. 1, 2022 and recycling program changes will start in July 2025.

The start-up phase will span multiple years with extensive planning, research, rulemaking and engagement with interested parties. DEQ will keep people informed and seek input through several different channels throughout that time.

​View: Printable Recycling Modernization Act Informational Brochure

All Oregon cities and counties, regardless of size, will be eligible to receive funding from producer responsibility organizations for new expansion of on-route collection for residents and businesses, depot collection or both for covered recycling products under ORS 459A.890(5)​. Visit the ​Local Government Needs Assessment page.

Commingled Recycling Processing Facilities Technical Workgroup is meeting to evaluate data and provide information related to commingled recycling processing facilities, specifically related to fees and permit and certification programs. Learn more about the Commingled Recycling Processing Facilities​ workgroup.

RMA implementation includes two rulemaking processes.

​Producer responsibility organizations are required to provide funding or reimbursement to local governments or their service providers for aspects of the local recycling system under ORS 459A.890. ​Learn more about opportunities for Local Government Compensation​. 

For more information about local governments' eligibility to receive funding for expanding recycling collection services and the needs assessment survey, visit DEQ's web page Local Government Recycling Collection Expansion Needs Assessment​

The Recycling Council meets every other month to advise DEQ and the Producer Responsibility Organizations on key recycling system elements. Content from previous meetings and details on future meetings can be found on the Oregon Recycling System Advisory Council web page.​​


Contact

For more information email RethinkRecycling@deq.oregon.gov.

For media inquiries:
Jennifer Flynt
Public Affairs Specialist
Office: 503-229-6585, Cell: 503-730-5924