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California Charges Manufacturers for Landfill Packaging, Dairy Targeted

7/13/2026

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California is launching Senate Bill 54 to charge manufacturers impact fees for packaging that lands in landfills.
Companies could receive their first fees as early as next month.
The law mandates a phase-out of non-reusable, non-recyclable, non-compostable packaging, with dairy producers expecting the greatest impact.
CalRecycle projects household costs will rise $57-$190 per year while 17 Republican-led states and environmental groups have sued over the bill.

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California is launching Senate Bill 54 to charge manufacturers impact fees for packaging that lands in landfills.
Companies could receive their first fees as early as next month.
The law mandates a phase-out of non-reusable, non-recyclable, non-compostable packaging, with dairy producers expecting the greatest impact.
CalRecycle projects household costs will rise $57-$190 per year while 17 Republican-led states and environmental groups have sued over the bill.