Product identity
- Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker
- No catalog identifiers on file.
Prepared for Northstar Audio Co.
Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker
Portable consumer Bluetooth speaker with an embedded rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB-C cable, and retail carton.
- Generated
- Sep 24, 2026
Product facts
What this readout is based on
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No confirmed catalog facts. Answers came from the questionnaire.
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Program families evaluated
PackagingBatteriesElectronics
3programs in scope
0compliant components
0non-compliant components
State / program matrix
Assessment results
JurisdictionProgramStatusConfidence
VermontBatteries Why am I seeing this?In Scopehigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rechargeable battery within Vermont coverage (0.55 lbs, 45 Wh).
What this rule may require
- Product producer must participate unless the product is excluded by chapter 166 or every supplied battery is covered by a participating battery producer with written certification.
- Supply retailers with educational materials describing collection opportunities.
What would improve confidence
- Identify the obligated producer for Vermont: confirm brand-owner nationality, U.S. licensee, importer of record, or first-seller details.
Inspect 2 sources
10 V.S.A. § 7581 battery-containing product“an electronic product that contains primary or rechargeable batteries that are easily removable or is packaged with”10 V.S.A. § 7587 retailer obligations“shall provide the retailer with educational materials describing collection opportunities”Washington D.C.Batteries Why am I seeing this?In Scopehigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rechargeable battery within D.C. limits (0.55 lbs, 45 Wh; limit under 11 lbs and 300 Wh).
What this rule may require
- Product producer must join the BSO unless every supplied battery producer satisfies the approved-plan membership and written-certification exemption.
- Maintain product- and battery-specific written certification where relying on the supplier exemption.
What would improve confidence
- Identify the obligated producer for Washington D.C.: confirm brand-owner nationality, U.S. licensee, importer of record, or first-seller details.
Inspect 3 sources
D.C. Code § 8-771.01“‘Battery-containing product’ means a product that contains or is packaged with a rechargeable or primary battery.”20 DCMR § 3901“A producer ... shall ... Be a member of a BSO”D.C. battery stewardship FAQ“Yes, until the conditions specified in the law and regulations are met.”CaliforniaPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in California; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Apply to participate in the approved PRO plan, apply for independent-producer compliance, or obtain an approved small-producer exemption. [CalRecycle producer guidance]
- Register and submit covered-material supply data through CAA or CalRecycle's PEPRS route, as applicable. [CalRecycle producer guidance]
- Provide baseline and annual reporting, source-reduction plans, and other compliance documents required through PEPRS or the PRO route. [CalRecycle PEPRS reporting]
- Support statewide source-reduction, recyclability/compostability, and recycling-rate targets through the approved compliance route. [CalRecycle target schedule]
Inspect 5 sources
CalRecycle producer guidance“producers have until June 1, 2026, to do one of the following”CalRecycle SB 54 program page“covered material includes single-use packaging and single-use plastic food service ware”California SB 54 text“administrative civil penalty not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per day per violation”CalRecycle PEPRS reporting“including baseline and annual reporting, source reduction plans, and other compliance documentation”CalRecycle target schedule“2032 ... 25% Less Single-Use Plastic ... 65% Single-Use Plastic Recycled ... 100% Recyclable or Compostable Packaging”ColoradoPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Colorado; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Participate in the Producer Responsibility Program as a condition of selling or distributing products using covered materials in Colorado. [Colorado CDPHE program page]
- Execute the applicable participation agreements/addendum and submit supply reports through the designated PRO process. [Colorado CDPHE reporting deadline]
- Pay annual producer responsibility dues on covered materials. [Colorado CDPHE dues and records]
- Keep records and report data sufficient to document compliance. [Colorado CDPHE dues and records]
Inspect 5 sources
Colorado CDPHE program page“a producer cannot sell or distribute products that use covered materials ... unless they participate in the Producer Responsibility Program”Colorado General Assembly bill summary“The program is funded by annual dues ... paid by producers of products that use covered materials”Colorado HB 22-1355“A PRODUCER IS EXEMPT ... IF THE PRODUCER IS ... A PERSON THAT HAS USED LESS THAN ONE TON”Colorado CDPHE reporting deadline“signed the Participant Producer Agreement ... signed the Colorado State Addendum ... submitted a supply report”Colorado CDPHE dues and records“pay the producer responsibility dues ... keep records and report data to document compliance”MarylandPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Maryland; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Register covered-material brands and material categories through the approved PRO, or register with MDE if pursuing an individual producer responsibility plan. [Maryland MDE compliance guide]
- Pay applicable registration/oversight fees and either join/provide information to the PRO or obtain an MDE-approved individual plan. [Maryland COMAR participation choices]
- Report data necessary for the PRO or individual-plan route; MDE may approve prorated national data where Maryland-specific data is unavailable or infeasible. [Maryland MDE reporting guidance]
- Maintain compliance records for at least five years and make exemption support available to MDE/PRO on request. [Maryland MDE records guidance]
Inspect 8 sources
Maryland MDE compliance guide“If a producer distributes covered materials into Maryland, they must register by July 1, 2026.”Maryland COMAR 26.04.14“All documents and records necessary to ensure compliance must be maintained”Maryland adopted-regulations page“COMAR 26.04.14.01 - .12 ... Effective Date ... 05/25/2026”Maryland SB 901 page“submit ... a covered materials producer responsibility plan ... on or before July 1, 2028”Maryland COMAR participation choices“Pay fees ... Join ... a PRO; ... Have an IPP approved by the Department”Maryland MDE reporting guidance“may use prorated national data upon approval from the Department”Maryland MDE records guidance“All books and records necessary to ensure compliance must be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years”Maryland MDE sales-ban guidance“a producer may not sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import ... unless they have an approved responsibility plan”MinnesotaPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Minnesota; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Be a member of Minnesota's registered producer responsibility organization. [Minnesota statutes §115A.1448]
- Enter a written agreement with a PRO to operate under the approved stewardship plan before the 2029 condition-of-sale date. [Minnesota written-agreement requirement]
- Pay producer fees collected by the PRO once the approved plan and fee schedule apply; fees vary with quantity, program costs, and environmental/design attributes. [Minnesota statutes §115A.1454]
- Provide information reasonably requested by MPCA to determine compliance. [Minnesota statutes §115A.1460]
Inspect 8 sources
Minnesota statutes §115A.1448“After July 1, 2025, a producer must be a member of a producer responsibility organization”Minnesota written-agreement requirement“unless the producer enters into a written agreement with a producer responsibility organization”Minnesota statutes §§115A.1440, 115A.1441“Covered material means packaging and paper products introduced. Covered material does not include exempt materials.”Minnesota statutes §115A.1447“submit a stewardship plan to the commissioner by October 1, 2028”Minnesota statutes §115A.1454“A producer responsibility organization must annually collect a fee from each member producer”Minnesota statutes §115A.1460“a person must furnish to the commissioner any information that the person has”Minnesota statutes §115A.1462“liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day of violation”Minnesota MPCA rulemaking page“The PWCRA rule will aim to clarify definitions, exemptions, collection lists, statewide requirements”OregonPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Oregon; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Register with and remain a member of a state-approved producer responsibility organization. [Oregon DEQ producer obligations]
- Pay annual PRO membership fees based on covered-product quantity/type, environmental considerations, and program cost impacts. [Oregon DEQ fees and records]
- Provide records or information requested by the PRO for program compliance. [Oregon DEQ fees and records]
- For remote sales, the shipper responsible for delivery packaging must provide the notices described by DEQ to the product producer and relevant PRO. [Oregon DEQ remote-sale notice]
Inspect 5 sources
Oregon DEQ producer obligations“By July 1, 2025, individual producers must: Register with and be a member of a producer responsibility organization”Oregon DEQ program page“Approved PRO Plan for 2025-27 submitted by Circular Action Alliance and amended May 4, 2026”Oregon DEQ fees and records“Pay an annual membership fee to its PRO ... provide the PRO with records or other information”Oregon DEQ remote-sale notice“The shipper/seller must also notify the PRO to which the producer ... belongs.”Oregon DEQ large-producer evaluation“The largest 25 producers are also required to perform and disclose evaluations”WashingtonPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Washington; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Appoint a producer responsibility organization to address covered materials. [Washington RCW 70A.208.030]
- Be a member of a registered PRO or register as a PRO implementing an individual plan. [Washington session law; Washington Ecology program page]
- Through the PRO, fund end-of-life management and future statewide residential recycling services for covered materials. [Washington Ecology program page]
- Pay PRO fees once assessed; approved-plan fees must vary with material quantity, program costs, and environmental/design attributes. [Washington RCW 70A.208.160]
Inspect 7 sources
Washington Ecology program page“The law requires producers of these products to join and fund a nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organization”Washington RCW 70A.208.020“Covered material means packaging and paper products introduced into the state.”Washington RCW 70A.208.030“By January 1, 2026, each producer must appoint a producer responsibility organization”Washington producer registration information“A list of all member producers ... and ... a list of all brands”Washington RCW 70A.208.060“The department's approval of the first producer responsibility organization plans ... must take effect no earlier than”Washington RCW 70A.208.160“must annually collect a fee from each member producer”Washington session law“After July 1, 2026, be a member of a producer responsibility organization registered in this state”Out-of-scope programs (1) — out of scope based on your answers
IllinoisBatteries Why am I seeing this?Out of Scopehigh
Why am I seeing this?
Illinois routes an embedded, easily removable battery out of standalone battery stewardship.
What this rule may require
- Do not apply current portable/medium-format stewardship participation solely because the product contains an embedded non-removable battery; assess electronics coverage separately.
JurisdictionProgramStatusConfidence
IllinoisBatteries Why am I seeing this?Out of Scopehigh
Why am I seeing this?
Illinois routes an embedded, easily removable battery out of standalone battery stewardship.
What this rule may require
- Do not apply current portable/medium-format stewardship participation solely because the product contains an embedded non-removable battery; assess electronics coverage separately.
VermontBatteries Why am I seeing this?In Scopehigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rechargeable battery within Vermont coverage (0.55 lbs, 45 Wh).
What this rule may require
- Product producer must participate unless the product is excluded by chapter 166 or every supplied battery is covered by a participating battery producer with written certification.
- Supply retailers with educational materials describing collection opportunities.
What would improve confidence
- Identify the obligated producer for Vermont: confirm brand-owner nationality, U.S. licensee, importer of record, or first-seller details.
Inspect 2 sources
10 V.S.A. § 7581 battery-containing product“an electronic product that contains primary or rechargeable batteries that are easily removable or is packaged with”10 V.S.A. § 7587 retailer obligations“shall provide the retailer with educational materials describing collection opportunities”Washington D.C.Batteries Why am I seeing this?In Scopehigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rechargeable battery within D.C. limits (0.55 lbs, 45 Wh; limit under 11 lbs and 300 Wh).
What this rule may require
- Product producer must join the BSO unless every supplied battery producer satisfies the approved-plan membership and written-certification exemption.
- Maintain product- and battery-specific written certification where relying on the supplier exemption.
What would improve confidence
- Identify the obligated producer for Washington D.C.: confirm brand-owner nationality, U.S. licensee, importer of record, or first-seller details.
Inspect 3 sources
D.C. Code § 8-771.01“‘Battery-containing product’ means a product that contains or is packaged with a rechargeable or primary battery.”20 DCMR § 3901“A producer ... shall ... Be a member of a BSO”D.C. battery stewardship FAQ“Yes, until the conditions specified in the law and regulations are met.”CaliforniaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for California.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer annually identifies covered and exempt products by brand and model to California retailers and CalRecycle.
- Covered products must carry manufacturer or brand identification and battery-chemistry information on-product or on the manufacturer's website.
- Retailer charges the consumer the covered battery-embedded product recycling fee at purchase.
- Manufacturer begins annual CalRecycle reports by July 1, 2027.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 4 sources
CalRecycle SB 1215 Covered Battery-Embedded Products“By July 1, 2025, manufacturers of CBEPs must list covered products and exempt products in an annual notice”CalRecycle SB 1215 Covered Battery-Embedded Products“Beginning on January 1, 2026, consumers will pay the recycling fee for CBEPs at the time of purchase.”CalRecycle SB 1215 Covered Battery-Embedded Products“covered products must be labeled with the name or brand of the manufacturer and with information identifying the battery's chemistry”CalRecycle Manufacturer Information“On or before July 1, 2027, manufacturers of covered battery-embedded products must begin sending CalRecycle annual Manufacturer Reports”ConnecticutElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Connecticut.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer permanently labels each covered device with its brand.
- Manufacturer registers with DEEP annually and pays the annual registration fee.
- Manufacturer finances transportation and recycling by participating in the state program and paying approved-recycler costs attributed to it.
- A manufacturer operating a private program files its description with registration and reports prior-year collection weight by August 15.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 4 sources
Connecticut DEEP — Requirements for Manufacturers“clearly and permanently label their CEDs with the manufacturer's brand”Connecticut DEEP — Requirements for Manufacturers“register with the DEEP annually; pay DEEP an annual registration fee”Connecticut DEEP — Requirements for Manufacturers“finance the transportation and recycling of CEDs by participating in the state program”Connecticut DEEP — Private Program Reporting“submitted electronically each year by August 15th with the total weight of each CED by category”IllinoisElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Illinois.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer registers with Illinois EPA and pays the registration fee by April 1 each year before selling covered devices.
- Manufacturer individually or through a clearinghouse funds and provides the annual residential collection, transportation, and recycling program.
- Manufacturer or clearinghouse submits the annual program plan by July 1 and the transportation and recycling report by March 1 of the following year.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 6 sources
Illinois EPA — Manufacturers“Register by April 1 of preceding year by submitting a registration form and fee”Illinois EPA — Manufacturers“Provide an annual e-waste program that transports and recycles residential CEDs”Illinois EPA — Program Plans“submit a manufacturer e-waste program plan to Illinois EPA by July 1 of every program year”Illinois EPA — Manufacturers“Submit Manufacturer's Transportation & Recycling Report by March 1 of following year”Illinois EPA — Manufacturers“Effective January 1, 2027 ... expands its scope to include peripherals and home audio components”Illinois EPA — Manufacturer Registration“manufacturers exclusively selling peripherals ... and no other CEDs are exempt from the registration requirements”MaineElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Maine.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer permanently labels each covered device with its identity.
- Manufacturer registers before sale and re-registers with Maine DEP by April 1 annually, including national covered-product sales data and any applicable fee.
- Manufacturer pays recycling costs associated with its products.
- Retailers may sell only properly labeled devices whose manufacturer and brand are compliant and registered.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 4 sources
Maine DEP — Compliance with Maine's E-Waste Law“affix a permanent label to each device identifying the manufacturer”Maine DEP — Compliance with Maine's E-Waste Law“register annually and pay an annual registration fee”Maine DEP — Compliance with Maine's E-Waste Law“Companies must re-register by April 1 each year thereafter.”Maine DEP — Compliance with Maine's E-Waste Law“A retailer may not sell covered electronic devices in or into Maine unless the manufacturer is in compliance”MinnesotaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Minnesota.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer registers with Minnesota each year and pays the registration fee when prior-year Minnesota household sales reach 100 VDDs.
- Manufacturer supports collection and recycling of covered electronic devices from Minnesota households and reports how it met the obligation.
- Manufacturer reports prior-calendar-year VDD market share by March 1 and program-year recycling results by August 15.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 6 sources
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — Electronics manufacturers“register with the state and, if they sell 100 or more VDDs in Minnesota, pay a registration fee”Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — Electronics manufacturers“support collection and recycling of covered electronic devices (CED) from households/consumers in Minnesota”Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — Electronics manufacturers“Manufacturers report on their market share of VDD in the previous calendar year by March 1”Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — Electronics manufacturers“By August 15 each year, manufacturers must report on their required CED recycling”Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — Electronics manufacturers“Complete and submit the registration form by August 15 each year, or within 10 days of offering VDDs for sale”Minnesota Pollution Control Agency — Electronics manufacturers“The program's year runs from July 1 to June 30.”New JerseyElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for New Jersey.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer registers annually by January 1 and pays the $5,000 registration fee.
- Manufacturer or group submits an annual collection plan, generally by June 1 for the following calendar year.
- Manufacturer meets the assigned weight-based collection, transportation, and recycling obligation and reports semiannually.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 5 sources
NJDEP — E-Cycle Manufacturers“Registration is required ... on or before January 1, annually.”NJDEP — E-Cycle Manufacturers“A registration fee of $5,000.00 must be submitted with this registration form”NJDEP — E-Cycle Manufacturers“Electronics Manufacturers ... are required to submit Collection Plans each year for the Department's review and approval.”NJDEP — E-Cycle Manufacturers“Generally, Collection Plans are required to be submitted by June 1”NJDEP — E-Cycle Manufacturers“Reporting is now required semiannually.”New YorkElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for New York.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer completes certified registration before selling or offering covered electronic equipment in New York.
- Manufacturer pays program costs and operates an individual or collective continuous electronic waste acceptance program, generally at no cost to consumers.
- An individual-program manufacturer pays the $5,000 registration fee; the fee is waived for collective-program participation.
- Manufacturer meets its annual acceptance standard and reporting requirements.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 4 sources
NYSDEC — Covered Electronic Equipment Manufacturer Requirements“submit a one-time online certified registration to the Department ... prior to selling or offering for sale CEE”NYSDEC — Covered Electronic Equipment Manufacturer Requirements“Payment of all costs associated with the implementation of its electronic waste acceptance program”NYSDEC — Covered Electronic Equipment Manufacturer Requirements“must maintain a continuous acceptance program and must not cease the acceptance of electronic waste”NYSDEC — Covered Electronic Equipment Manufacturer Requirements“sells less than one thousand units of CEE annually in the state ... is not considered a manufacturer”OregonElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Oregon.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer registers and submits sales data annually to Oregon DEQ.
- Manufacturer designates a producer responsibility organization and funds the program.
- The designated PRO operates under a DEQ-reviewed program plan.
- Retailers selling covered devices in or into Oregon must follow the E-Cycles sales requirements.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 6 sources
Oregon DEQ E-Cycles 2026“The new Oregon E-Cycles program will begin on Jan. 1, 2026.”Oregon DEQ E-Cycles 2026“Manufacturers must register and submit sales data annually with DEQ, must designate a PRO and must fund the program.”Oregon DEQ E-Cycles 2026“Producer responsibility organizations designated by manufacturers must submit a program plan to DEQ for review and approval.”Oregon DEQ Manufacturer Fact Sheet“Exemption for manufacturers that sell fewer than 50 covered electronic devices in a given year in Oregon.”Oregon DEQ E-Cycles 2026“Retailers that sell covered electronic devices in or into Oregon ... must follow certain requirements”Oregon DEQ HB 3220 amendment summary“Clarify that smartphones as excluded from 'covered electronic device'”PennsylvaniaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Pennsylvania.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer registers and pays the $5,000 fee by August 31 before each program year.
- Manufacturer individually or in a group establishes, conducts, and manages a plan to collect, transport, and recycle covered-device weight equal to sales weight from two years earlier.
- Manufacturer submits the recycling plan by August 31 and an annual report by January 31.
- Manufacturer may not charge a consumer for covered-device collection, transportation, or recycling except under the stated equal-value incentive rule.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 5 sources
Pennsylvania DEP — Electronics Recycling Stakeholder Requirements“Registration and payment are due by August 31st prior to the beginning of each program year.”Pennsylvania DEP — Electronics Recycling Stakeholder Requirements“collect, transport, and recycle a quantity of covered devices equal to its sales weight from two years prior”Pennsylvania DEP — Electronics Recycling Stakeholder Requirements“must submit an annual report ... by Jan. 31 of each year”Pennsylvania DEP — Electronics Recycling Stakeholder Requirements“Manufacturers of only computer peripherals are excluded from the manufacturer requirements”Pennsylvania DEP — Electronics Recycling Stakeholder Requirements“Payment is due to the department by March 15th following the program year.”WashingtonElectronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Washington.
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer registers annually with Ecology, pays the annual administrative fee, and participates in an approved recycling plan before selling in or into Washington.
- Manufacturers finance the collection, transportation, recycling, and administration of E-Cycle Washington.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 3 sources
Washington Ecology — Manufacturers“register annually with us, pay an annual administrative fee, and participate in a recycling plan”Washington Ecology — E-Cycle guidance and reports“A Washington State law passed in 2006 requires electronics manufacturers to pay for this recycling program.”Washington Ecology — E-Cycle Washington“Computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in the E-Cycle WA program.”Washington D.C.Electronics Why am I seeing this?Needs Reviewlow
Why am I seeing this?
Electronics programs use product-specific covered-device definitions; the current description is not precise enough for Washington D.C..
What this rule may require
- Manufacturer labels new covered electronic equipment with a readily visible brand and registers with DOEE.
- Registration includes the applicable fee, a collection and recycling or reuse plan, and a report on past activity.
- Manufacturer certifies that recycling or reuse vendors have R2 or e-Stewards certification.
- Manufacturer or its program meets its minimum collection share or representative-organization convenience requirement.
What would improve confidence
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Inspect 4 sources
DOEE — eCYCLE DC Manufacturers“label its CEE with a readily visible brand identifying the manufacturer and ... register with DOEE”DOEE — eCYCLE DC Manufacturers“Registration includes a payment of a fee, a collection and recycling or reuse plan, and a report”DOEE — eCYCLE DC Manufacturers“Manufacturers must certify that their vendors recycling or reusing CEE have e-Stewards or R2 certification.”DOEE — eCYCLE DC Manufacturers“De minimis manufacturers do not need to complete a full registration form, pay a registration fee, or collect”CaliforniaPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in California; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Apply to participate in the approved PRO plan, apply for independent-producer compliance, or obtain an approved small-producer exemption. [CalRecycle producer guidance]
- Register and submit covered-material supply data through CAA or CalRecycle's PEPRS route, as applicable. [CalRecycle producer guidance]
- Provide baseline and annual reporting, source-reduction plans, and other compliance documents required through PEPRS or the PRO route. [CalRecycle PEPRS reporting]
- Support statewide source-reduction, recyclability/compostability, and recycling-rate targets through the approved compliance route. [CalRecycle target schedule]
Inspect 5 sources
CalRecycle producer guidance“producers have until June 1, 2026, to do one of the following”CalRecycle SB 54 program page“covered material includes single-use packaging and single-use plastic food service ware”California SB 54 text“administrative civil penalty not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per day per violation”CalRecycle PEPRS reporting“including baseline and annual reporting, source reduction plans, and other compliance documentation”CalRecycle target schedule“2032 ... 25% Less Single-Use Plastic ... 65% Single-Use Plastic Recycled ... 100% Recyclable or Compostable Packaging”ColoradoPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Colorado; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Participate in the Producer Responsibility Program as a condition of selling or distributing products using covered materials in Colorado. [Colorado CDPHE program page]
- Execute the applicable participation agreements/addendum and submit supply reports through the designated PRO process. [Colorado CDPHE reporting deadline]
- Pay annual producer responsibility dues on covered materials. [Colorado CDPHE dues and records]
- Keep records and report data sufficient to document compliance. [Colorado CDPHE dues and records]
Inspect 5 sources
Colorado CDPHE program page“a producer cannot sell or distribute products that use covered materials ... unless they participate in the Producer Responsibility Program”Colorado General Assembly bill summary“The program is funded by annual dues ... paid by producers of products that use covered materials”Colorado HB 22-1355“A PRODUCER IS EXEMPT ... IF THE PRODUCER IS ... A PERSON THAT HAS USED LESS THAN ONE TON”Colorado CDPHE reporting deadline“signed the Participant Producer Agreement ... signed the Colorado State Addendum ... submitted a supply report”Colorado CDPHE dues and records“pay the producer responsibility dues ... keep records and report data to document compliance”MarylandPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Maryland; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Register covered-material brands and material categories through the approved PRO, or register with MDE if pursuing an individual producer responsibility plan. [Maryland MDE compliance guide]
- Pay applicable registration/oversight fees and either join/provide information to the PRO or obtain an MDE-approved individual plan. [Maryland COMAR participation choices]
- Report data necessary for the PRO or individual-plan route; MDE may approve prorated national data where Maryland-specific data is unavailable or infeasible. [Maryland MDE reporting guidance]
- Maintain compliance records for at least five years and make exemption support available to MDE/PRO on request. [Maryland MDE records guidance]
Inspect 8 sources
Maryland MDE compliance guide“If a producer distributes covered materials into Maryland, they must register by July 1, 2026.”Maryland COMAR 26.04.14“All documents and records necessary to ensure compliance must be maintained”Maryland adopted-regulations page“COMAR 26.04.14.01 - .12 ... Effective Date ... 05/25/2026”Maryland SB 901 page“submit ... a covered materials producer responsibility plan ... on or before July 1, 2028”Maryland COMAR participation choices“Pay fees ... Join ... a PRO; ... Have an IPP approved by the Department”Maryland MDE reporting guidance“may use prorated national data upon approval from the Department”Maryland MDE records guidance“All books and records necessary to ensure compliance must be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years”Maryland MDE sales-ban guidance“a producer may not sell, offer for sale, distribute, or import ... unless they have an approved responsibility plan”MinnesotaPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Minnesota; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Be a member of Minnesota's registered producer responsibility organization. [Minnesota statutes §115A.1448]
- Enter a written agreement with a PRO to operate under the approved stewardship plan before the 2029 condition-of-sale date. [Minnesota written-agreement requirement]
- Pay producer fees collected by the PRO once the approved plan and fee schedule apply; fees vary with quantity, program costs, and environmental/design attributes. [Minnesota statutes §115A.1454]
- Provide information reasonably requested by MPCA to determine compliance. [Minnesota statutes §115A.1460]
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Minnesota statutes §115A.1448“After July 1, 2025, a producer must be a member of a producer responsibility organization”Minnesota written-agreement requirement“unless the producer enters into a written agreement with a producer responsibility organization”Minnesota statutes §§115A.1440, 115A.1441“Covered material means packaging and paper products introduced. Covered material does not include exempt materials.”Minnesota statutes §115A.1447“submit a stewardship plan to the commissioner by October 1, 2028”Minnesota statutes §115A.1454“A producer responsibility organization must annually collect a fee from each member producer”Minnesota statutes §115A.1460“a person must furnish to the commissioner any information that the person has”Minnesota statutes §115A.1462“liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day of violation”Minnesota MPCA rulemaking page“The PWCRA rule will aim to clarify definitions, exemptions, collection lists, statewide requirements”OregonPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Oregon; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Register with and remain a member of a state-approved producer responsibility organization. [Oregon DEQ producer obligations]
- Pay annual PRO membership fees based on covered-product quantity/type, environmental considerations, and program cost impacts. [Oregon DEQ fees and records]
- Provide records or information requested by the PRO for program compliance. [Oregon DEQ fees and records]
- For remote sales, the shipper responsible for delivery packaging must provide the notices described by DEQ to the product producer and relevant PRO. [Oregon DEQ remote-sale notice]
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Oregon DEQ producer obligations“By July 1, 2025, individual producers must: Register with and be a member of a producer responsibility organization”Oregon DEQ program page“Approved PRO Plan for 2025-27 submitted by Circular Action Alliance and amended May 4, 2026”Oregon DEQ fees and records“Pay an annual membership fee to its PRO ... provide the PRO with records or other information”Oregon DEQ remote-sale notice“The shipper/seller must also notify the PRO to which the producer ... belongs.”Oregon DEQ large-producer evaluation“The largest 25 producers are also required to perform and disclose evaluations”WashingtonPackaging — Primary packaging Why am I seeing this?In Scopemedium
Why am I seeing this?
The described product is placed on the market with identified primary packaging in Washington; the cited producer-scope rule should be tested against the named supply-chain role.
What this rule may require
- Appoint a producer responsibility organization to address covered materials. [Washington RCW 70A.208.030]
- Be a member of a registered PRO or register as a PRO implementing an individual plan. [Washington session law; Washington Ecology program page]
- Through the PRO, fund end-of-life management and future statewide residential recycling services for covered materials. [Washington Ecology program page]
- Pay PRO fees once assessed; approved-plan fees must vary with material quantity, program costs, and environmental/design attributes. [Washington RCW 70A.208.160]
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Washington Ecology program page“The law requires producers of these products to join and fund a nonprofit Producer Responsibility Organization”Washington RCW 70A.208.020“Covered material means packaging and paper products introduced into the state.”Washington RCW 70A.208.030“By January 1, 2026, each producer must appoint a producer responsibility organization”Washington producer registration information“A list of all member producers ... and ... a list of all brands”Washington RCW 70A.208.060“The department's approval of the first producer responsibility organization plans ... must take effect no earlier than”Washington RCW 70A.208.160“must annually collect a fee from each member producer”Washington session law“After July 1, 2026, be a member of a producer responsibility organization registered in this state”AlabamaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Alabama does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
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AlabamaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Alabama does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
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AlabamaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Alabama does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
AlaskaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Alaska does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
AlaskaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Alaska does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
AlaskaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Alaska does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ArizonaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Arizona does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ArizonaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Arizona does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ArizonaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Arizona does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ArkansasPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Arkansas does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ArkansasBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Arkansas does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ArkansasElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Arkansas does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
CaliforniaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
California does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ColoradoBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Colorado does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ColoradoElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Colorado does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ConnecticutPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Connecticut does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
ConnecticutBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Connecticut does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
DelawarePackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Delaware does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
DelawareBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Delaware does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
DelawareElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Delaware does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
FloridaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Florida does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
FloridaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Florida does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
FloridaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Florida does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
GeorgiaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Georgia does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
GeorgiaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Georgia does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
GeorgiaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Georgia does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
HawaiiPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Hawaii does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
HawaiiBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Hawaii does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
HawaiiElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Hawaii does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IdahoPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Idaho does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IdahoBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Idaho does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IdahoElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Idaho does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IllinoisPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Illinois does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IndianaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Indiana does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IndianaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Indiana does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IndianaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Indiana does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IowaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Iowa does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IowaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Iowa does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
IowaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Iowa does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
KansasPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Kansas does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
KansasBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Kansas does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
KansasElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Kansas does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
KentuckyPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Kentucky does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
KentuckyBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Kentucky does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
KentuckyElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Kentucky does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
LouisianaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Louisiana does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
LouisianaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Louisiana does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
LouisianaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Louisiana does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MainePackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Maine does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MaineBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Maine does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MarylandBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Maryland does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MarylandElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Maryland does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MassachusettsPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Massachusetts does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MassachusettsBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Massachusetts does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MassachusettsElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Massachusetts does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MichiganPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Michigan does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MichiganBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Michigan does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MichiganElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Michigan does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MinnesotaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Minnesota does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MississippiPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Mississippi does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MississippiBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Mississippi does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MississippiElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Mississippi does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MissouriPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Missouri does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MissouriBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Missouri does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MissouriElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Missouri does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MontanaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Montana does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MontanaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Montana does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
MontanaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Montana does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
NebraskaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Nebraska does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
NebraskaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Nebraska does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
NebraskaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Nebraska does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
NevadaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Nevada does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
NevadaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Nevada does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
NevadaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Nevada does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New HampshirePackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Hampshire does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New HampshireBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Hampshire does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New HampshireElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Hampshire does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New JerseyPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Jersey does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New JerseyBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Jersey does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New MexicoPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Mexico does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New MexicoBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Mexico does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New MexicoElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New Mexico does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New YorkPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New York does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
New YorkBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
New York does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
North CarolinaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
North Carolina does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
North CarolinaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
North Carolina does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
North CarolinaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
North Carolina does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
North DakotaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
North Dakota does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
North DakotaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
North Dakota does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
North DakotaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
North Dakota does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OhioPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Ohio does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OhioBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Ohio does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OhioElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Ohio does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OklahomaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Oklahoma does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OklahomaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Oklahoma does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OklahomaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Oklahoma does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
OregonBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Oregon does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
PennsylvaniaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Pennsylvania does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
PennsylvaniaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Pennsylvania does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
Rhode IslandPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rhode Island does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
Rhode IslandBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rhode Island does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
Rhode IslandElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Rhode Island does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
South CarolinaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
South Carolina does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
South CarolinaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
South Carolina does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
South CarolinaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
South Carolina does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
South DakotaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
South Dakota does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
South DakotaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
South Dakota does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
South DakotaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
South Dakota does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
TennesseePackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Tennessee does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
TennesseeBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Tennessee does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
TennesseeElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Tennessee does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
TexasPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Texas does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
TexasBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Texas does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
TexasElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Texas does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
UtahPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Utah does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
UtahBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Utah does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
UtahElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Utah does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
VermontPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Vermont does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
VermontElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Vermont does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
VirginiaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Virginia does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
VirginiaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Virginia does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
VirginiaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Virginia does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WashingtonBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Washington does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
West VirginiaPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
West Virginia does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
West VirginiaBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
West Virginia does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
West VirginiaElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
West Virginia does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WisconsinPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Wisconsin does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WisconsinBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Wisconsin does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WisconsinElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Wisconsin does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WyomingPackaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Wyoming does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WyomingBatteries Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Wyoming does not currently have an active Batteries EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
WyomingElectronics Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Wyoming does not currently have an active Electronics EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
Washington D.C.Packaging Why am I seeing this?Not Regulatedhigh
Why am I seeing this?
Washington D.C. does not currently have an active Packaging EPR program in place.
Inspect 0 sources
Status guide
In ScopeIn Scope: The product is in scope for this EPR program in the state and does not qualify for exemptions.
Out of ScopeOut of Scope: The product is out of scope for this EPR program in the state.
Needs ReviewNeeds Review: More information is needed to confirm the product's status.
Not RegulatedNot Regulated: This state does not currently have an active EPR program for this product category.
Status across state EPR programs
In Scope
Needs Review
Out of Scope
Not Regulated
Obligated producer
Who is responsible for each component
Battery
3 jurisdictionsProducer could not be determinedResolved producer: Unknown · Confidence none · Risk high
View producer details by jurisdiction
Illinois
Undetermined- Producer
- Unknown
- You are the producer?
- No
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Vermont
Undetermined- Producer
- Unknown
- You are the producer?
- No
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Washington D.C.
Undetermined- Producer
- Unknown
- You are the producer?
- No
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Electronics (CED)
11 jurisdictionsInterim assumption: every electronics jurisdiction defaults to the brand owner pending a full per-state producer-role waterfall. Confirm before relying on this for a specific state.
You are the obligated producerResolved producer: Northstar Audio Co. · Confidence medium · Risk medium
View producer details by jurisdiction
California
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Oregon
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Washington
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Minnesota
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
New York
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Maine
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
New Jersey
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Connecticut
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Illinois
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Pennsylvania
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Washington D.C.
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Primary packaging
6 jurisdictionsYou are the obligated producerResolved producer: Varies by state — see breakdown below · Confidence medium · Risk medium
View producer details by jurisdiction
Colorado
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Oregon
Undetermined- Producer
- Unknown
- You are the producer?
- No
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
California
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Washington
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Maryland
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Minnesota
Brand owner- Producer
- Northstar Audio Co.
- You are the producer?
- Yes
- Stewardship
- Compliance not resolved — review
Producer determinations are based on the identity facts provided and each program's statutory waterfall. Confirm role-specific edge cases (licensing, franchise, marketplace sales) with counsel before relying on this for registration.
Compliance status
Where each regulated component stands
For every regulated component, whether it falls in scope of the state program and whether the producer appears on that program's producer list.
Packaging
6 in scope · 51 evaluatedCalifornia
In ScopeCompliance Pending
- Producer registration
- Program Being Finalized
California has adopted a packaging program but producer registration is not yet open, so no producer list exists to check against.
Maryland
In ScopeCompliance Pending
- Producer registration
- Program Being Finalized
Maryland has adopted a packaging program but producer registration is not yet open, so no producer list exists to check against.
Minnesota
In ScopeCompliance Pending
- Producer registration
- Program Being Finalized
Minnesota has adopted a packaging program but producer registration is not yet open, so no producer list exists to check against.
Washington
In ScopeCompliance Pending
- Producer registration
- Program Being Finalized
Washington has adopted a packaging program but producer registration is not yet open, so no producer list exists to check against.
Colorado
In Scope
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Oregon
In Scope
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
45 jurisdictions not in scope
- Alabama Not Regulated
- Alaska Not Regulated
- Arizona Not Regulated
- Arkansas Not Regulated
- Connecticut Not Regulated
- Delaware Not Regulated
- Florida Not Regulated
- Georgia Not Regulated
- Hawaii Not Regulated
- Idaho Not Regulated
- Illinois Not Regulated
- Indiana Not Regulated
- Iowa Not Regulated
- Kansas Not Regulated
- Kentucky Not Regulated
- Louisiana Not Regulated
- Maine Not Regulated
- Massachusetts Not Regulated
- Michigan Not Regulated
- Mississippi Not Regulated
- Missouri Not Regulated
- Montana Not Regulated
- Nebraska Not Regulated
- Nevada Not Regulated
- New Hampshire Not Regulated
- New Jersey Not Regulated
- New Mexico Not Regulated
- New York Not Regulated
- North Carolina Not Regulated
- North Dakota Not Regulated
- Ohio Not Regulated
- Oklahoma Not Regulated
- Pennsylvania Not Regulated
- Rhode Island Not Regulated
- South Carolina Not Regulated
- South Dakota Not Regulated
- Tennessee Not Regulated
- Texas Not Regulated
- Utah Not Regulated
- Vermont Not Regulated
- Virginia Not Regulated
- Washington D.C. Not Regulated
- West Virginia Not Regulated
- Wisconsin Not Regulated
- Wyoming Not Regulated
Batteries
2 in scope · 51 evaluatedVermont
In Scope
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Washington D.C.
In Scope
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
49 jurisdictions not in scope
- Alabama Not Regulated
- Alaska Not Regulated
- Arizona Not Regulated
- Arkansas Not Regulated
- California Not Regulated
- Colorado Not Regulated
- Connecticut Not Regulated
- Delaware Not Regulated
- Florida Not Regulated
- Georgia Not Regulated
- Hawaii Not Regulated
- Idaho Not Regulated
- Illinois Out of Scope
- Indiana Not Regulated
- Iowa Not Regulated
- Kansas Not Regulated
- Kentucky Not Regulated
- Louisiana Not Regulated
- Maine Not Regulated
- Maryland Not Regulated
- Massachusetts Not Regulated
- Michigan Not Regulated
- Minnesota Not Regulated
- Mississippi Not Regulated
- Missouri Not Regulated
- Montana Not Regulated
- Nebraska Not Regulated
- Nevada Not Regulated
- New Hampshire Not Regulated
- New Jersey Not Regulated
- New Mexico Not Regulated
- New York Not Regulated
- North Carolina Not Regulated
- North Dakota Not Regulated
- Ohio Not Regulated
- Oklahoma Not Regulated
- Oregon Not Regulated
- Pennsylvania Not Regulated
- Rhode Island Not Regulated
- South Carolina Not Regulated
- South Dakota Not Regulated
- Tennessee Not Regulated
- Texas Not Regulated
- Utah Not Regulated
- Virginia Not Regulated
- Washington Not Regulated
- West Virginia Not Regulated
- Wisconsin Not Regulated
- Wyoming Not Regulated
Electronics
11 in scope · 51 evaluatedCalifornia
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- No producer list for this state — obligations only
California publishes no electronics producer list, so no producer is listed as compliant or non-compliant. In-scope products still carry obligations.
Connecticut
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Illinois
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Maine
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Minnesota
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
New Jersey
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
New York
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Oregon
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Pennsylvania
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Washington
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
Washington D.C.
Needs Review
- Producer registration
- Producer list not checked
40 jurisdictions not in scope
- Alabama Not Regulated
- Alaska Not Regulated
- Arizona Not Regulated
- Arkansas Not Regulated
- Colorado Not Regulated
- Delaware Not Regulated
- Florida Not Regulated
- Georgia Not Regulated
- Hawaii Not Regulated
- Idaho Not Regulated
- Indiana Not Regulated
- Iowa Not Regulated
- Kansas Not Regulated
- Kentucky Not Regulated
- Louisiana Not Regulated
- Maryland Not Regulated
- Massachusetts Not Regulated
- Michigan Not Regulated
- Mississippi Not Regulated
- Missouri Not Regulated
- Montana Not Regulated
- Nebraska Not Regulated
- Nevada Not Regulated
- New Hampshire Not Regulated
- New Mexico Not Regulated
- North Carolina Not Regulated
- North Dakota Not Regulated
- Ohio Not Regulated
- Oklahoma Not Regulated
- Rhode Island Not Regulated
- South Carolina Not Regulated
- South Dakota Not Regulated
- Tennessee Not Regulated
- Texas Not Regulated
- Utah Not Regulated
- Vermont Not Regulated
- Virginia Not Regulated
- West Virginia Not Regulated
- Wisconsin Not Regulated
- Wyoming Not Regulated
Producer lists are published by each program or PRO and are evidence of listing only, not a certification of compliance. Listings change between publications — confirm status with the program before relying on it.
Operating plan
Turn the readout into action
Address data gaps
- Identify the obligated producer for Vermont: confirm brand-owner nationality, U.S. licensee, importer of record, or first-seller details.
- Identify the obligated producer for Washington D.C.: confirm brand-owner nationality, U.S. licensee, importer of record, or first-seller details.
- Device type, screen size if applicable, end user, and whether the product matches the state covered-device definition.
Access product insights
- Packaging component weights and material codes drive annual PRO fee tiers.
- Battery chemistry, weight, and removability determine stewardship registration requirements.
- State covered electronic device (CED) rules depend on screen size and device specifications.
Register and report
- Confirm registration or stewardship-plan responsibility.
- Resolve who the obligated battery producer is in Vermont before acting on stewardship obligations.
- Resolve who the obligated battery producer is in Washington D.C. before acting on stewardship obligations.
- Confirm producer designation and PRO registration path.
- Prepare annual sales volume and packaging material reporting datasets.
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