WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 4064

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Maurice West

Illinois bill shifts product waste management responsibility from municipalities to manufacturers through extended producer responsibility system.

Referred to Rules Committee
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 4064

Legislative bill overview

HB 4064 proposes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system in Illinois, which would make manufacturers responsible for managing the end-of-life disposal and recycling of their products. The bill shifts waste management costs from municipalities and taxpayers to producers, incentivizing them to design more recyclable or less wasteful products.

Why is this important

EPR programs fundamentally reshape who pays for waste management—moving the financial burden from local governments to the companies that profit from producing goods. This could reduce municipal waste costs while potentially increasing product prices for consumers, and may drive innovation in product design and packaging sustainability.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost pass-through to consumers: Manufacturers may increase product prices to offset EPR compliance costs, affecting household budgets
  • Implementation complexity: Determining which products fall under the program and establishing fair producer fees requires detailed regulatory framework and ongoing oversight
  • Competitive fairness: Large manufacturers may absorb costs more easily than small businesses, potentially disadvantaging smaller Illinois producers compared to out-of-state competitors
  • Recycling infrastructure readiness: Success depends on whether Illinois has adequate recycling and collection infrastructure to handle increased material flows

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.