EPR Costs Are Coming: Tell Lawmakers to Hit Pause
August 17, 2026
California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program is moving forward and the newly released costs are staggering. With an estimated $2 billion in fees in the first year and $78 billion in compliance costs over five years, CRA is helping lead a multi-industry effort urging lawmakers to pause implementation and address serious concerns before businesses and consumers are left footing the bill.
The legislative session ends August 31, so now is the time to make your voice heard. Use CRA’s VoterVoice Action Alert to send a pre-written message directly to your lawmakers and join our call for action.
