Bill
S 2097
Overview: S 2097, Relates to extended producer responsibility for carpet, SIGNED CHAP.206, June 17, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill establishes an extended producer responsibilit
Overview: S 2097, Relates to extended producer responsibility for carpet, SIGNED CHAP.206, June 17, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for carpet manufacturers in the state. The goal is to increase carpet recycling and reduce the environmental impact of carpet waste.
Key Provisions:
- Requires carpet manufacturers to establish a stewardship program to collect and recycle used carpet
- Sets targets for carpet recycling rates that manufacturers must meet over time
- Allows the state to impose fees on manufacturers that do not meet recycling targets
- Establishes a state-run carpet recycling advisory committee to provide oversight and guidance
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Carpet manufacturers will be required to fund and operate carpet recycling programs
- Consumers may see a small fee added to carpet purchases to cover recycling costs
- Waste management companies and recyclers will have increased volumes of carpet material to process
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was signed into law in June 2025 and the EPR program will begin implementation in 2026
- Manufacturers have 18 months to establish their stewardship programs and meet initial recycling targets
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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