Fees and regulations in United States
21 regulations that apply in United States. Browse by category below.
Recycling Fees
U.S. Appliance Recycling and Disposal Fees
Reference for U.S. state appliance recycling and disposal fee programs, including advance disposal fees on new appliance purchases and mandatory retailer take-back requirements.
View fee schedule →California Covered Battery-Embedded (CBE) Waste Recycling Fee
Reference for California's Covered Battery-Embedded (CBE) Waste Recycling Fee requiring a 1.5% charge (capped at $15) on eligible products with built-in batteries, effective January 1, 2026.
View fee schedule →U.S. Carpet Recycling Fees (CARE Program)
Reference for the CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort) carpet recycling assessment in California, requiring separately stated per-square-yard fees on carpet and carpet tile sold in the state.
View fee schedule →U.S. Electronics and E-Waste Recycling Fees
Reference for U.S. state electronics recycling and e-waste disposal programs. Twenty-five states plus D.C. have e-waste recycling laws; California is the only state that charges a consumer-facing fee at point of sale.
View fee schedule →U.S. Mattress Recycling Fees
A state-by-state reference for mandatory mattress recycling fees in the United States. Four states currently enforce per-unit recycling fees ranging from $10.50 to $22.50, with additional states considering legislation.
View fee schedule →U.S. PaintCare Paint Stewardship Fees
Reference for PaintCare paint stewardship fees across U.S. states with paint stewardship laws. Fees fund collection, recycling, and proper disposal of post-consumer architectural paint.
View fee schedule →U.S. State Tire Recycling and Disposal Fees
Reference for U.S. state-mandated tire recycling and disposal fees charged on new tire purchases. Approximately 48 states impose fees ranging from $0.25 to $5.00+ per tire to fund scrap tire management programs.
View fee schedule →Excise Taxes
U.S. Federal Alcohol Excise Taxes
Reference for U.S. federal excise tax rates on alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and distilled spirits, as administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
View fee schedule →U.S. State Cannabis Excise Taxes
Reference for U.S. state cannabis excise tax rates across the 24 states that have legalized recreational marijuana. Tax structures vary widely, including percentage-based, weight-based, and potency-based systems.
View fee schedule →U.S. Sweetened Beverage Taxes (Soda Taxes)
Reference for U.S. city-level sweetened beverage taxes (soda taxes) imposed on the distribution or sale of sugar-sweetened drinks. Currently enforced in several major cities including Philadelphia, Seattle, and Boulder.
View fee schedule →U.S. Federal and State Tobacco and Vaping Excise Taxes
Reference for U.S. federal tobacco excise tax rates and an overview of state cigarette and vaping tax structures, covering cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes.
View fee schedule →Regulatory Surcharges
U.S. Auto Parts Core Charges
Reference for U.S. core charge practices and state-by-state sales tax treatment for refundable deposits on auto parts including batteries, alternators, starters, engine blocks, and transmissions.
View fee schedule →U.S. State and City Single-Use Bag Fees and Bans
Reference for U.S. state and city-level single-use bag fees, plastic bag bans, and paper bag surcharges. Programs range from outright bans with mandatory paper bag fees to voluntary retailer programs.
View fee schedule →U.S. Credit Card Surcharge Laws
A reference for U.S. state laws governing whether merchants may add a surcharge when customers pay by credit card. Most states allow surcharges with disclosure requirements, but a few restrict or prohibit the practice.
View fee schedule →U.S. FTC Junk Fee Rule and Fee Transparency
Reference for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's rule on unfair or deceptive fees ("junk fees"). Sellers must disclose the total price upfront and cannot mislead consumers with hidden or surprise fees; optional fees require clear disclosure before they are added.
View fee schedule →U.S. Propane Tank Exchange Deposits
Reference for U.S. propane tank exchange deposit programs, including industry-standard practices for refundable tank deposits and exchange pricing from major providers like Blue Rhino and AmeriGas.
View fee schedule →U.S. Retail Delivery Fees
A reference for U.S. state retail delivery fees imposed on deliveries of taxable tangible personal property. Colorado and Minnesota currently enforce per-delivery fees, with other states considering similar legislation.
View fee schedule →U.S. State Junk Fee and Surcharge Disclosure Laws
Reference for state laws that require upfront disclosure of total prices and restrict how surcharges or fees are presented. California SB 478 and similar laws require that advertised prices include mandatory fees.
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