Waste360
25 March 2026
Automotive and Petroleum Packaging Face New Accountability Under Expanding EPR Laws
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
Washington State has passed an extended producer responsibility (EPR) law mandating the collection and recycling of petroleum products like lubricants, antifreeze, and their packaging. Meanwhile, Colorado, the first of seven states to adopt a similar policy, has officially launched its program. Interchange 360 is the producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will run U.S. programs specifically targeting petroleum products and auto packaging.
Key Takeaways
- • Automotive and Petroleum Packaging Face New Accountability Under Expanding EPR Laws.
- • Interchange 360 is the producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will run U.S.