United States: Waste Management

Although this RFI might be overlooked or dismissed as a minor technical matter, it could have important implications for the scope of the RCRA hazardous waste regulatory program and related matters, such as site remediation.

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A federal judge in Oregon has upheld the state's packaging extended producer responsibility law against constitutional challenges, marking the first packaging EPR case to reach a decision on the merits. The ruling rejected claims that Oregon's program violates the dormant Commerce Clause and Due Process Clause, establishing important precedents that may influence similar litigation in other states. With the preliminary injunction now dissolved, producers covered by Oregon's EPR law face immediate compliance

The European Commission has released updated guidance on the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, addressing practical implementation challenges raised by stakeholders. With the regulation set to take effect in August 2026, companies face a compressed timeline to review the new FAQ document and ensure compliance, particularly regarding enforcement procedures, manufacturer responsibilities, and existing stock treatment.

A federal district court has requested supplemental briefing on whether Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law contains a facially discriminatory exemption that violates the Dormant Commerce Clause. The court's narrow focus on this single statutory provision follows a five-day bench trial and post-trial briefings in the landmark challenge to Oregon's packaging EPR program. This case is expected to establish precedent that will influence the development and implementation of state packaging EPR progra

From Supreme Court rulings on Roundup lawsuits to expanded oil and gas drilling in California, this update covers major environmental law and policy developments affecting businesses and communities. Key stories include challenges to California's plastic recycling requirements, EPA's proposed NEPA procedural changes, and significant water infrastructure funding decisions.

Seventeen state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors have filed a federal lawsuit challenging California's sweeping plastic packaging law, arguing it unconstitutionally regulates interstate commerce and compels political speech. The complaint targets SB 54's mandates requiring all single-use packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2032, along with escalating recycling rates and producer fees, claiming these provisions reach far beyond California's borders and violat

On 2 June 2026, environmental groups Oceana, National Resources Defense Council, and Californians Against Waste Foundation filed a petition in San Francisco Superior Court challenging regulations adopted by CalRecycle...

A federal court in California examined whether pollution exclusions in commercial insurance policies bar coverage for environmental claims arising from equine operations.