Plastic Pollution and 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The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will update Oregon’s outdated recycling system by building on local community programs and leveraging the resources of producers to create an innovative system that works for everyone.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.

About the new law

This system-wide update will make recycling easier for the public to use, expand access to recycling services, upgrade the facilities that sort recyclables, and create environmental benefits while reducing social and environmental harms, such as plastic pollution. Producers and manufacturers of packaged items, paper products and food serviceware will pay for many of these necessary improvements and help ensure recycling is successful in Oregon.

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Approved Producer Responsibility Organization Plan

• Approved Producer Responsibility Organization Plan for 2025-27, submitted by Circular Action Alliance

Plan amendment submission: May 16, 2025

Implementation

The start-up phase will span multiple years with extensive planning, research, rulemaking and engagement with interested parties. Visit our Implementation page to find out more about how the program will develop over time. 

Resources and information from past activities

• Materials List Technical Workgroup
  
• Truth in Labeling Task Force
  
• Recycling Steering Committee Resources page