Establishes a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.

The bill creates a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers. It mandates that no producer may introduce covered materials unless they are members of a packaging producer responsibility organization or operating under an approved individual plan. The bill outlines the duties of packaging producer responsibility organizations, including registering with the department, submitting program plans, and implementing approved plans.

Establishes a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.

The bill creates a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers. It mandates that no producer may introduce covered materials unless they are members of a packaging producer responsibility organization or operating under an approved individual plan. The bill outlines the duties of packaging producer responsibility organizations, including registering with the department, submitting program plans, and implementing approved plans.