The Circular Action Alliance will kick off its California Consultation Series to engage with California cities, counties, and stakeholders to inform its implementation of the SB 54 single use packaging law.
Circular Action Alliance was selected by CalRecycle to serve as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to implement the transformative new packaging law.
SB 54 (Allen) of 2022 requires manufacturers of single use packaging and food service ware to take responsibility for the management and recycling of the products they introduce into the stream of commerce. CalRecycle determined which categories of covered materials are recyclable and compostable and all local jurisdictions must include those materials in their collection and recycling/composting programs (unless they receive an exemption or extension from CalRecycle). Those 19 counties with fewer than 70,000 residents (and cities within those counties) may exempt themselves from this requirement.
Circular Action Alliance is charged with developing a program plan and budget over the next year and these stakeholder sessions are vital to inform their development.
To kick-off the series, CAA is hosting an Introductory Webinar on the background of their organization and to provide an overview of SB 54 specifically intended for cities and counties.
SB 54 Introductory Webinar with CAA
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Virtual Meeting: Register via Zoom to Participate
For additional information about the California CAA program, please visit their website at: https://circularactionalliance.org/california.
For more information, contact RCRC Senior Policy Advocate, John Kennedy.