Preparing for EPR Compliance 2026

Agendi’s EPR experts hosted a session breaking down the rapidly expanding US EPR for packaging landscape, covering producer obligations, state-by-state requirements, how to calculate material weights, and what to expect ahead of the May 31st reporting deadline.

A few takeaways from the discussion:

• EPR for packaging is rapidly expanding across the U.S., with multiple states already active and more on the way, making multi-state compliance increasingly complex.
• Producer status must be assessed state by state, with varying definitions and exemptions. Missteps can lead to overpayment or non-compliance.
• The real operational challenge lies in accurately calculating packaging weights across large SKU portfolios, with expectations for increasingly granular data.
• Effective compliance goes beyond registration. Early investment in systems and strategy helps reduce both costs and risk

Agendi can help with:

• Gap analysis and packaging baseline assessments
• Data collection process and compliance matrix mapping across states
• Fee forecasting based on CAA producer fee data

If you have any follow-up questions, book an exploratory call.