Empowering Producers: Navigating EPR Reporting with CAA’s Guidance
This blog post is written by Geoffrey Inch, SVP, Producer Services at Circular Action Alliance
As the deadline for reporting under Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging law quickly approaches on March 31, 2025, producers must take proactive steps to ensure compliance. At Circular Action Alliance (CAA), we are committed to making this process seamless and straightforward, providing the resources and support producers need to navigate these new requirements with confidence.
The regulatory landscape can be complex, but CAA has been working diligently to prepare for a smooth registration and reporting experience.
Here’s how we’re setting producers up for success:
Agreements – Our producer agreements are finalized, ensuring a clear and structured path to compliance.
Producer Portal – The CAA registration and reporting portal is fully operational, offering a platform for producers to fulfill their obligations efficiently.
Guidance– We’ve developed comprehensive guidance materials, including tailored webinars and resources designed to meet producers where they are in their compliance journey.
Engagement-CAA has hosted numerous webinars in 2025, with a focus on all aspects of the producer journey from onboarding, to registration, reporting and fees.
Support-Our Producer Support team has been staffing up to support thousands of questions from producers about how to register and complete on-time reports.
Steps to Register and Report
The first step to meeting your obligations under Oregon’s packaging EPR law is to register with CAA. Even if you have previously registered, however, you still have more to do to get your report in by the March 31, 2025 deadline.
To finalize your registration, you must:
Complete the updated registration form.
Sign the Participant Producer Agreement (PPA).
Review and sign the required State Addenda for your obligations.
Report your data into the CAA Producer Portal by March 31 for Oregon.
These steps are time-sensitive and required for you to submit your producer supply report. If you are unsure of your status or stuck in any way, please contact producer.support@circularaction.org as soon as possible.
Tailored Webinars Available
We understand that navigating EPR regulations is new for many producers, which is why we have prioritized proactive engagement to provide clarity and ease concerns. Our tailored webinars, structured based on where producers are in their journey, offer step-by-step guidance, answer key questions, and ensure a smooth transition into compliance.
100 Series Webinars: Producer Onboarding, Registration & Agreements, Budgeting for EPR Fees
The 100 Series provides essential onboarding and compliance guidance for producers under EPR. 101 Producer Onboarding offers a weekly introduction to producer requirements and next steps. 102 Registration & Agreements dives deeper into the registration process, including the Participant Producer Agreement and State Addenda. 103 Budgeting for EPR Fees focuses on fee structures and budgeting strategies. Each session includes a presentation followed by Q&A, and participation is open to all.
200 & 300 Series: Producer Reporting
The 200 Series focuses on producer portal training, with 201 Producer Portal Training offering weekly sessions covering portal navigation and Q&A.
The 300 Series provides compliance and reporting support. 301 Compliance Updates offers ad hoc meetings on EPR program progress across states. 302 Producer Reporting Workshop helps producers prepare and submit regulatory reports, while 303 Reporting Q&A is a session dedicated to answering reporting-related questions during active cycles.
Don’t Wait—Register and Report with CAA Today
With the March 31 deadline fast approaching, now is the time to take action and register here. Producers must register and report through CAA to remain compliant with Oregon’s packaging EPR law. By leveraging our resources and expertise, you can meet your obligations with confidence and ease.
We are here to support you every step of the way. Register with CAA today and ensure your company is EPR-ready!