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Fees and regulations in California

13 regulations that apply in California. Browse by category below.

Container Deposits

U.S. State Bottle Deposit Laws

A complete reference of U.S. state bottle deposit laws. Ten states enforce bottle bill legislation requiring refundable container deposits ranging from 5 to 15 cents per unit.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Excise Taxes

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.

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Eco-Participation Fees

U.S. State Packaging EPR Laws (Extended Producer Responsibility)

Reference for U.S. state-level extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, requiring producers to fund collection, recycling, and disposal of packaging materials. Active programs in Oregon, Colorado, California, and Maine.

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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.

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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.

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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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