Bill > HB3504

This bill establishes the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling, which aims to improve recycling efforts across the state by holding producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products' packaging and paper components. Producers, defined as manufacturers, brand owners, or importers of products, will be required to join a designated nonprofit producer responsibility organization (PRO) or develop their own approved plan to fund and manage recycling services. This PRO will conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps in current recycling services, develop a plan proposal that includes targets for collection and recycling rates, and establish a funding mechanism through "producer responsibility dues" paid by participating producers. These dues will vary based on the type and recyclability of materials and will be used to reimburse service providers for collecting, transporting, and processing recyclable materials, as well as for public education and program administration. The bill also creates an advisory board composed of various stakeholders, including local governments, environmental groups, and industry representatives, to advise the PRO and review its plans. Importantly, the program exempts small businesses and certain other entities from its requirements, and it prohibits charging consumers point-of-sale fees to cover compliance costs. The Department of Natural Resources will oversee the program, approve plans, and enforce compliance, with penalties for violations.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3504&year=2026&code=R