Recycling Updates 2023

Proposed rule

Rulemaking contact: Roxann Nayar

DEQ is undertaking rulemaking to clarify and implement the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act of 2021. The Act requires producers of packaging, paper products and food service ware to support and expand recycling services in Oregon for their products. This is the first of two anticipated rulemakings related to the Act. For this first rulemaking, DEQ plans to propose rules related to topics including producer responsibility program plan content; DEQ's administrative fees; the funding and reimbursement of local governments for eligible recycling-related expenses; and the materials suitable for recycling collection in Oregon. DEQ plans to begin undertaking the second rulemaking in 2023.

DEQ is convening an advisory committee to review the technical issues and fiscal impacts related to the proposed rules. In convening this committee, DEQ has appointed members that reflect the range of entities that are both directly and indirectly affected by proposed changes to the rules.

Upcoming meetings

Meeting 5 - March 10, 2023

Past meetings

To request a recording of past RAC meetings, email recycling.2023@deq.oregon.gov. Please note in your email if there are accessibility needs, such as closed captioning.

Meeting 4: Jan. 11, 2023

Agenda
List of Meeting Attendees
Meeting Presentation
Background Paper: Additional Details on Recycling Material Acceptance Lists, Part One
Rule Concept: Recycling Material Acceptance Lists, Part Two
Rule Concept: Convenience Standards, Collection Targets and Performance Standards for PRO Recycling Services
Rule Concept: Additional Requirements Related to Recycling Acceptance Lists
Supplemental Information: Selected Responses to DEQ's Recycling Acceptance Lists Request for Information
Written Comments

Meeting 3: Nov. 9, 2022

Meeting 2: Sept. 28, 2022

Agenda
Rule Concepts 1 – PRO Compensation of Local Governments for Contamination Reduction Programming
Rule Concepts 2 – Expansion of Recycling Collection Services
Rule Concepts 3 – Annual Administration Fee: Additional Details
Rule Concepts 4 – Responsible End Markets
Rule Concepts 5 – Market Share and Modified Market Share
Rule Concepts 6 – PRO Program Plan Timelines
Glossary of Terms
Meeting Presentation
List of Meeting Attendees
Meeting Audio
Written Comments
Meeting Summary

Meeting 1: July 20, 2022

Public involvement

There are no public events scheduled at this time.

EQC action

DEQ’s intends to present the proposed rule changes to the Environmental Quality Commission for a decision at its meeting scheduled for Sept. 14-15, 2023.

Recycling Updates 2023

Proposed rule

Advisory committee

Advisory Committee Meetings

Public involvement

EQC action