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Minnesota packaging EPR: Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act

Covers packaging, food packaging and paper products. Producers — generally the brand owner, manufacturer or importer — join a producer responsibility organization that funds collection, recycling, composting and reuse.

At a glance

Law
Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act
Enacted
2024
Program operator
Circular Action Alliance
Status
Pre-program

Key dates

May 21, 2024
Signed into law
February 18, 2025
MPCA confirms CAA as the initial PRO
February 1, 2029
Producers cover at least 50% of costs
2030
Rises to 75%
2031
Rises to 90%

How PackLoop handles Minnesota

PackLoop maps each material in your packaging specs to Minnesota’s reporting categories, and totals the weight you place on the market there.

Fee figures come only from the fee schedule you upload for Minnesota. Until a published schedule is on file, PackLoop shows estimates as estimates and will not mark the state ready to file.

Sources

MPCA — CAA confirmed as initial PROPackaging Dive — Minnesota taps CAA
Last reviewed October 23, 2026. Not legal advice — confirm with the agency before you act.
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These guides summarize public information and are not legal advice. Requirements change — confirm dates and obligations with the state agency before you act. © 2026 PackLoop, Inc.