Paint Stewardship Plans
A paint stewardship plan outlines how a manufacturer or stewardship organization intends to fulfill its responsibilities under the law and regulations and communicates a course of action to the public.
PaintCare is the only stewardship organization operating a paint stewardship program in California. The law allows for more than one manufacturer or stewardship organization to operate in California as approved by CalRecycle.
Approved Stewardship Plan
PaintCare’s California Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Plan (submitted October 31, 2021)
- CalRecycle approval (January 24, 2022)
- CalRecycle received no public comments.
- Stewardship Plan Changes
- PaintCare’s California Paint Stewardship Program Plan Amendment regarding a fee increase (submitted July 1, 2026)
- CalRecycle approval (October 15, 2026)
- CalRecycle received no public comments.
- Stewardship Plan Changes
Copies of documents that are not linked in a related Public Notice, or that an interested party believes were redacted beyond legal requirement, may be requested through a Public Records Act Request.
This page provides a brief overview and is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of legal requirements. Please refer to the law and regulations for a complete list of requirements. Users are encouraged to seek the assistance of legal counsel to comply with applicable state law based on their pertinent facts and circumstances.