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

Overview of Program Requirements and CalRecycle Inspection Review Information

Used carpet in a truck

Carpet EPR

Retailers and Distributors

Manufacturers

  • Carpet Stewardship Plan Requirement
  • Collect and Remit Carpet Stewardship Assessment
Stacks of used mattresses

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

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Paint EPR

Retailers

Manufacturers

  • Paint Stewardship Plan Requirement
  • Collect and Remit Paint Assessment

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

EPR Enforcement Team

InspectorsJob TitleState of California Badge ID
Trevor O’Shaughnessy Manager164
Kirby GarrettSupervisor432
Danielle DawangStaff624
Nimra MazherStaff640
Donovan RoseStaff649
Karina ChuStaff731