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New York EPR Guide
Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S 1464)
PRO
TBD — Bill not enacted
Agency
NYS DEC
Exemption
Under $5M global revenue OR less than 2 tons of covered material (EITHER qualifies) — S 1464-A de minimis definition
Fees
Fees not yet set — bill pending
Penalties
TBD — bill pending
Who is a “producer”?
Under S 1464, a “producer” is determined in the following order of responsibility:
- 1Brand owners selling packaged products into New York
- 2Licensees and importers
- 3E-commerce sellers shipping into NY
What's covered
Covered
- ✓Single-use packaging (incl. transport/distribution packaging — S 1464-A §16)
- ✓Plastic packaging and containers
- ✓B2B + B2C shipping/tertiary packaging
- ✓Online/e-commerce packaging
Not Covered / Exempt
- ✕Beverage containers under NY bottle bill
- ✕Small producers (<$5M global OR <2 tons)
- ✕Pharmaceutical packaging (proposed exemption)
Special Exemptions
New York 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
Key Deadlines
| Date | What's Due | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Next legislative session begins — bill may be reintroduced | FUTURE |
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