Registration

Interchange 360’s state programs are separate and tailored to meet the specific regulatory requirements of each state, while sharing the common goal of providing an independent Extended Producer Responsibility compliance option for the petroleum, lubricant, and automotive fluids industries. Because each program is approved and administered at the state level, Producers must sign a Participation Agreement and register in The Vault for each state in which they participate.  

Eligibility

All brand-owners, retailers, and distributors that meet the definition of “Producer” under state EPR laws for packaging, Household Hazardous Waste, or automotive fluids are eligible to join. In states where Interchange 360 is the approved compliance organization, such as Colorado, producers of items on the Interchange 360 Applicable Products List, are required to join to meet legal obligations. 

Covered products typically include motor oils, engine lubricants and additives, antifreeze, transmission, brake, and gear oils, or other automotive and mechanical liquids. Common packaging formats include rigid plastic or HDPE, bag-in-box, pails (e.g., 5-gallon buckets), metal, multi-layer tubes or bottles, aerosols, or other single-use packaging.  

We’ve created the flowchart below to help determine who in your supply chain is best suited to report data and remit fees to Interchange 360. Anyone who is required to report and remit, must register.

Note: The above information should be used for informational purposes only and not construed as legal advice. Individual Producers are encouraged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding their specific compliance obligations. 

How to Register

1. Download and sign the participation agreement for each state the producer intends to register in.

2. Create an account in The Vault (if the producer already has an account, skip to step 3).
   The Vault is Interchange 360’s secure, online portal for reporting sales data and remitting fees/dues. New users should access the login page of The Vault and select “Create account.” To ensure you have the best experience, we’ve developed Training Manuals to guide you through different functions within the online reporting portal including Account Creation & Registration, User Management and Reporting. Please feel free to reach out to MemberServices@interchange360.com for assistance.

3. Select the relevant Program(s). 
   Once the producer has an account and an individual is logged in as an Account Administrator, a page will display showing all Programs that the Member/Participant organization has not yet registered for (Unregistered Programs) and the Programs that the Member/Participant organization is actively registered in (Registered Programs). Select the Program for which you would like to register. (There are currently no reporting or fees for Maryland and Washington. To register, email the signed Participation Agreements to memberservices@interchange360.com)
   
   
4. Complete the Program registration and upload the Participation Agreement. 
   Using the training materials and online instructions for support, complete all the required fields in the registration process. You will be prompted to upload the Participation Agreement. Once the Terms & Conditions are accepted and the registration submitted, the registration status will turn to “Pending.” The Account Administrator will receive an email notification once Interchange 360 processes the Participation Agreement, and the account is Active.