EPR Compliance
CalRecycle provides oversight and enforcement of the Carpet, Mattress, and Paint Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs.
As part of this effort, CalRecycle conducts verification that requirements are met by:
- Retailers
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- Manufacturers, and
- Renovators
Information on Pharmaceutical and Sharps Enforcement.
Overview of Program Requirements and CalRecycle Inspection Review Information
Carpet EPR
Retailers and Distributors
- Collect Carpet Assessments
- Offer Compliant Carpet
- Monitor CalRecycle Website
Manufacturers
- Carpet Stewardship Plan Requirement
- Collect and Remit Carpet Stewardship Assessment
Mattress EPR
Retailers
- Register with a CalRecycle-approved Mattress Recycling Organization
- Collect and Remit Recycle Charges
- Offer Compliant Mattresses
- Offer No-Charge, Used Mattress Take-Back
- Monitor CalRecycle Website
Manufacturers and Distributors
- Mattress Stewardship Plan Requirement
Renovators
- Register with a CalRecycle-approved Mattress Recycling Organization
- Annual Reporting
Solid Waste Facilities
Paint EPR
Retailers
- Collect Paint Assessments
- Offer Compliant Paint
- Monitor CalRecycle Website
Manufacturers
- Paint Stewardship Plan Requirement
- Collect and Remit Paint Assessment
Additional Details
EPR Compliance Unit Contact Information
EPR Unit Mailing Address
CalRecycle
EPR Compliance Unit MS10A-17
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
Carpet
Phone: (916) 341-6078
Fax: (916) 319-7817
carpetenforcement@calrecycle.ca.gov
Mattress
Phone: (916) 341-6192
Fax: (916) 319-7267
mattressenforcement@calrecycle.ca.gov
Paint
Phone: (916) 341-6079
Fax: (916) 319-7818
paintenforcement@calrecycle.ca.gov