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Building California's circular economy, product by product.

A statewide network of local governments, businesses, and advocates working to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of the products they sell.

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Extended Producer Responsibility Zero Waste Policy 14+ Stewardship Programs
Who We Are

California's expert voice on producer responsibility.

The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) is a powerful network of local governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals advancing policies and projects where producers share responsibility for managing problem products at the end of their life.

As California's thought leader on the Extended Producer Responsibility movement, CPSC has helped pass landmark legislation and run pilot programs that prove a circular economy works — keeping toxic materials out of communities and creating new markets for recovered resources.

Our Mission

To shift California's economy from a linear model — one that subsidizes resource extraction and ratepayer-funded disposal — toward a circular economy built on producer-financed recovery programs with transparent, reliable oversight.

Our Vision

Producers hold primary responsibility to establish, fund, and manage end-of-life systems for their products — with accountability and transparency that improves the health and well-being of all Californians.

26M+
Californians supporting producer responsibility
~70%
Of the state's population behind the EPR movement
150
Local resolutions passed supporting stewardship
14+
Established & pending stewardship programs
Stewardship Programs

Solutions for hard-to-manage products.

California operates more than a dozen product stewardship programs across the spectrum — from producer responsibility to consumer-funded recovery. Explore the materials we work on.

Batteries

Safe collection and recycling of loose household batteries to keep fire hazards out of the waste stream.

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Pharmaceuticals & Sharps

Convenient take-back of unused medicine and home-generated sharps to protect families and waterways.

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Textiles

First-in-the-nation textile EPR — building recovery, reuse, and repair systems for clothing and fabric.

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Solar Panels

Building collection pathways for end-of-life solar panels, with free pilot pickups and a reuse map.

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Paint & Carpet

Statewide recovery programs that divert leftover paint and used carpet from landfills into reuse.

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Mattresses & Tires

Recovery and recycling systems that handle bulky, hard-to-dispose products responsibly statewide.

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Electronics

Programs for e-waste recovery — keeping toxic electronics out of landfills and recovering valuable materials.

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Gas Cylinders

Promoting refillable propane cylinders and safe reuse of single-use camping canisters.

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Bring producer responsibility to your community.

Whether you're a city, county, business, or advocate — CPSC helps you take the first step toward safer, healthier communities. Join our network of stakeholders or become a sponsor and help shape California's circular future.

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Campaigns & Events

Active work, on the ground.

From medicine disposal to carpet recycling, propane tank reuse to battery stewardship — our campaigns turn policy into real-world change.

Textile Stewardship Pilots

Recovery, reuse, and repair pilots building circular systems for clothing across California.

Solar Stewardship

Free pilot collection of residential solar panels and an interactive reuse map.

Make the Flare Switch

Safe disposal of expired marine flares and a push toward reusable electronic alternatives.

Battery Stewardship

Reducing fire risk through safe, accessible battery collection and recycling statewide.
Upcoming Event

Textile Recovery Education Event

A free community event with CPSC and San Joaquin County Public Works, funded by CalRecycle — featuring speakers on local textile collection, reuse, and the future of textile circularity.

May 29, 2026 · 9 AM – 2 PM
Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, Stockton
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In the News

CPSC in the headlines.

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Floor Daily·May 7, 2026

CARE Meeting Focuses on Recycling Innovation and New Legislation

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Sourcing Journal·Mar 2, 2026

Group Chosen to Implement California's Responsible Textile Recovery Act

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CalMatters·Jan 2, 2026

New California Fee Targets Batteries in Power Tools and Devices

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Legislative Alert: SB 1010 Advances

The CPSC-sponsored Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act passed the Senate Appropriations Committee — establishing a new EPR program for safe refrigerant recovery from household appliances.

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Our Supporters

Backed by leaders across California.

CPSC advocates on behalf of countless cities, counties, and jurisdictions — and is supported by sponsors who share our vision for responsible material management.

Circular & Platinum Sponsors
Little Kamper Recology WM
Gold & Silver Sponsors
Republic Services Marin Sanitary Service CEAR Inc. Waste Connections GreenWaste Circular Polymers Fibershed Rehrig Pacific RRS
Bronze, Green & Reciprocal Partners
California Waste Haulers Council Product Care Association Textile Exchange Sirius Signal Green Cities of California California Resource Recovery Association Californians Against Waste

Celebrating leadership through the Arrow Awards.

Each year, CPSC honors California businesses and legislators for outstanding innovation, partnership, and leadership in product stewardship — recognized before more than 700 government and industry representatives.

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Our goals are to educate you about producer responsibility, inspire you, and give you the tools to take action on the products that matter most to your family and community.
Doug Kobold Executive Director, CPSC
Get In Touch

Let's build a circular California together.

Have a product-related problem in your community? Want to learn how your city or county can adopt producer responsibility? We're here to help.

Emailinfo@calpsc.org Phone279.444.7481

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