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Illinois EPR Guide

Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Act (HB 3386, 0)

Bill Introduced — Not Yet Law
PRO
TBD — Bill in progress
Agency
Illinois EPA
Exemption
TBD — Bill proposes threshold based on revenue
Fees
Fees not yet set — bill pending
Penalties
TBD — bill pending

Who is a “producer”?

Under HB 3386, a “producer” is determined in the following order of responsibility:

  1. 1Brand owners selling packaged products into Illinois
  2. 2Licensees and importers

What's covered

Covered

  • ✓Single-use packaging (consumer-facing)
  • ✓Plastic food service ware
  • ✓B2B + B2C shipping/tertiary packaging

Not Covered / Exempt

  • ✕Beverage containers under IL bottle bill (if enacted)
  • ✕Small producers (threshold TBD)

Key Deadlines

DateWhat's DueStatus
Jun 30, 2026HB 3386 legislative session endsUPCOMING
Jan 1, 2027Potential enacted law effective dateFUTURE

Special Exemptions

Illinois has more generous exemption criteria than other states. A producer is exempt if ANY of the following apply:

  • ✓Exemption thresholds still being defined in legislation

Official Resources

Illinois EPAepa.illinois.govCAA Illinois Portal

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