The 2024 registration and reporting cycle for plastic producers in Washington State is now open. All producers of covered products must register by April 1, 2025, regardless of whether their post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) requirements have taken effect.
Workload Analysis Open for Comment
The annual Workload Analysis (WLA), which outlines Ecology’s projected expenses and helps determine annual producer fees, is open for public comment until March 3, 2025.
Key FAQs for Producers
- Covered Product Sizes: Household cleaning and personal care product containers between 8 oz and 5 gallons are subject to reporting requirements.
- Producer Fees: Invoices are issued after registration reviews, typically in May. All covered producers pay annual fees, with additional penalties for non-compliance.
Registration vs. Reporting
- Registration: All producers must register annually, even if PCRC minimums do not yet apply.
- Reporting: Producers selling covered products must report resin totals for the prior sales year if they are subject to PCR requirements.
For more details and recorded information sessions, visit the Plastic Producer Registration & Reporting webpage.
