United States – California | Obligation: Covered Material Categories List
On December 31, 2025, CalRecycle published an updated Covered Material Categories List (as required by PRC 42061 (e)), including: Updated recyclability and compostability determinations for each covered material category (CMC); and A first-ever recycling rate determination for each CMC (PRC 42061 (b)). Published: 2025-12-31. Source section: Program News.
Title: Covered Material Categories List
What changed
On December 31, 2025, CalRecycle published an updated Covered Material Categories List (as required by PRC 42061 (e)), including: Updated recyclability and compostability determinations for each covered material category (CMC); and A first-ever recycling rate determination for each CMC (PRC 42061 (b)). Published: 2025-12-31. Source section: Program News.
Why this matters
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Captured details
- Source: CalRecycle SB 54 Program Page
- Jurisdiction: United States – California
- Requirement type: Obligation
- Source section: Program News
- Published date: 2025-12-31
- Requirement link: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Publications/Details/1764
Source: https://calrecycle.ca.gov/packaging/packaging-epr/
Requirement document: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Publications/Details/1764