Maine
Maine was the first U.S. state to pass EPR legislation for packaging (LD 1541, passed in 2021), with implementation led by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and an upcoming PRO selection process.
Complying with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) begins with collecting data related to product distribution in each state and material specifications on packaging and we have created a Producer Guidance Document that can help you with this process. You can find that document, along with other relevant information, on the Producers page.
Participation Agreement
To participate in Interchange 360’s program in Maine, sign the Maine Participation Agreement create an account in The Vault, and follow the prompts to register.
Maine Base Dues
Program operations in Maine are funded by producer fees managed by Interchange 360 as a nonprofit organization. The fees are based on the estimated cost to operate the program and the amount of material being sold into the state. Each individual producer’s fees are based on the volume of covered materials it sells into the state. Producers are responsible for paying back to the start date of planning fees regardless of their join date. To learn more about fees, visit our Producer Fees/Dues page.
| EPR Law Passed | Planning Fee Dates | Planning Fees | Implementation Fee Start Date | Implementation Fees |
| 2021 | July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 | $0.14/gal | July 1, 2027 | $0.56/gal |
Reporting and Remittance
Producers are reminded that Planning Fees for Maine went into effect as of July 1, 2025. Members and Participants report sales data by state and calculate their total remittance owing for the reporting period through The Vault, our secure online portal. Sales data reporting and payment is due 30 days after the reporting period ends.
If you have any questions, please contact our Member Services team.
Maine News:
- Maine ACP Public Consultation Period Concludes After Extensive Outreach
As Maine advances its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for packaging , Interchange 360 is preparing to apply for an Alternative Collection Program (ACP). The intended product scope of the… Read more: Maine ACP Public Consultation Period Concludes After Extensive Outreach - Maine Alternative Collection Program Public ForumInterchange 360 will be hosting a public forum on its draft Alternative Collection Program (ACP) in Maine for interestested parties on Wednesday, May 6, 2026,… Read more: Maine Alternative Collection Program Public Forum
- Why Lubricant Packaging Needs its Own EPR Pathway
In this article in Waste Advantage, CEO David Lawes outlines why lubricant packaging needs a sector-specific EPR pathway.
Important Documents:
September 4, 2025 – Letter to Maine DEP re: intent to submit an Alternative Collection Plan (ACP)
Board of Environmental Protection’s Rulemaking page