VAHB-918Introduced

Packaging Stewardship Program and Fund; established.

Jurisdiction:
Virginia
Type:
EPR
Last action:
Feb 15, 2022
Plastic PackagingPaper PackagingGlassMetals
HB-918 establishes a packaging stewardship program requiring producers to pay fees based on packaging volume and recyclability, with optional alternative collection programs—a core EPR mechanism for packaging materials.
Compliance Dimensions
Eco-ModulationModulated on: amount of packaging used, whether packaging is easily recyclable

“a producer that sells products with packaging materials in the Commonwealth pays a fee to the Department based upon the amount of packaging used and whether or not it is easily recyclable”

PRO StructureGovernment Run

“The bill authorizes the Department to contract with a third party to administer the Program.”

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