resolutions have been passed by
California
local jurisdictions
and organizations
supporting
product stewardship!
Map of EPR Resolutions Click on image for larger view. Counties in green and cities
marked in orange have all adopted EPR resolutions.
Watch as
the City of Roseville debates their resolution
and stewardship for sharps and pharmaceuticals.
The transition to EPR-based recycling starts with local governments setting the goal. A critical step in the transition to EPR-based recycling is issuing, through a resolution or ordinance, a declaration that the jurisdiction aims to start phasing out the provision of end-of-life product management services that are free to the makers of toxic and disposable products. Local EPR resolutions may:
establish a preference for take-back
provisions in purchasing contracts;
specify a range of problem products to investigate for local actions; and
call on state government to pass producer responsibility legislation.
Mojave Desert and Mountain Integrated Waste Joint Powers Association EPR Resolution2/11/10
Regional Council of Rural Counties representing 30 California counties EPR Resolution3/21/07
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments 35 member public agencies comprised of 31 cities, 3 Los Angeles County supervisorial districts
and the San Gabriel Valley water districts, representing 2 million residents EPR Resolution 4/15/10
Southern California Association of Governments EPR Resolution2/5/09
West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority EPR Resolution4/8/10
Western Placer Waste Management Authority
EPR Resolution 5/13/10
California Local Resolutions & Ordinances by County
Local ordinances addressing specific product types are not listed here, but on the product pages.
Below are local resolutions in support of product stewardship, whether adopted by the governing body or a local association. Select from the drop-down list below or scroll down the page to see them all.