In early 2024, Minnesota’s extended producer responsibility bill – Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act – for packaging, food packaging, and paper products was signed into law. The program is being developed in consultation with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. We are in the early planning stages of determining our options for the collection and processing of program materials.

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.

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Participation Agreement

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EPR Fees/Dues Reporting and Remittance

Producers are reminded that Planning Fees for Minnesota 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.

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Important Documents:

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act (Minn. Stat. § 115A.144-115A.1463) 

MN – Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act – General Fact Sheet

Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act – Impacted Parties Fact Sheet

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