Read more about Extensions, Exemptions, and Exclusions
Extensions, Exemptions, and Exclusions Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54, Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022) Producers, local jurisdictions, recycling service providers, and other entities may be eligible for one of... Read MoreRead more about Extensions, Exemptions, and Exclusions
Read more about Bag Requirements
Bag Requirements at Grocery and Retail Stores The reusable grocery bag statutory requirements enacted by SB 270 (Padilla, Chapter 850, Statutes of 2014) were repealed. Visit the archived SB 270 webpage for more information. Cities, counties, and the Office of the... Read MoreRead more about Bag Requirements
[Archives] Single-Use Carryout Bag Ban The reusable grocery bag requirements enacted by SB 270 are no longer in effect, due to the passage of SB 1053 (Blakespear, Chapter 453, Statutes of 2024). CalRecycle archived this webpage on December 31, 2025, to... Read MoreRead more about [Archives] Single-Use Carryout Bag Ban (SB 270)
Read more about RPPC Exemptions and Waivers
Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) Exemptions and Waivers The RPPC law provides for exemptions and waivers. Consider the information on this page to determine if an RPPC sold or offered for sale in California is exempt or eligible for a waiver. RPPC Exemptions... Read MoreRead more about RPPC Exemptions and Waivers
Read more about CalRecycle’s RPPC Certification Process
Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) Certification Process The RPPC certification process takes a phased approach: Phase 1: RegistrationPhase 2: Pre-Certification SelectionPhase 3a: Compliance Certification SelectionPhase 3b: Compliance Certification Submission... Read MoreRead more about CalRecycle’s RPPC Certification Process