Sample
Sample EPR Check
What you get back from a free EPR Check, shown for a fictional company.
About this sample
This is a sample EPR Check for a fictional company, Fernwick Sparkling Tea Co. The company, its figures and its packaging weights are invented to show the format. The thresholds, rule citations and 2027 CAA rates are real and were checked November 3, 2026.
Sample · fictional company
1. What you told us
| Global revenue | about $11 million (2025) |
|---|---|
| California sales | $1 million or more (2025) |
| States shipped to | All six CAA states |
| Active SKUs | 14 |
| Channels | DTC through a 3PL, plus wholesale to regional grocers |
| Registered with CAA | Oregon and Colorado yes; California not yet |
2. Small-producer thresholds next to your figures
| State | Threshold (source) | Your figures | What the figures show |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Gross sales in California of less than $1 million in the most recent calendar year. (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §42060(a)(5), CalRecycle: Exemptions and exclusions) | California sales of $1 million or more | Not under $1 million, so the exemption application is not open on these figures. |
| Oregon | Gross revenue of less than $5 million in the most recent fiscal year, or less than 1 metric ton of covered products sold into Oregon in the most recent calendar year. (ORS 459A.863(32) and 459A.872, Oregon DEQ: Producer exemptions, Oregon DEQ: Exemptions FAQ (updated October 26, 2026)) | Revenue about $11 million; 62,210 lb (about 28 metric tons) into Oregon | Above both lines on these figures. |
| Colorado | Realized gross total global revenue of less than $5,779,297 in the prior calendar year, not counting on-premises alcohol sales, or less than 1 ton of covered materials used for products sold into Colorado in the prior calendar year. (HB22-1355, C.R.S. 25-17-713(1) (signed act), CDPHE: Solid waste rulemakings (6 CCR 1007-2 Part 1, effective July 15, 2026)) | Revenue about $11 million; 78,090 lb (about 39 tons) into Colorado | Above both lines on these figures. |
| Washington | Less than 1 ton of covered materials introduced in the most recent fiscal year, or global gross revenue of less than $5 million in the prior fiscal year, not counting on-premises alcohol sales. (RCW 70A.208.020(16)) | Revenue about $11 million; an estimated 41,000 lb into Washington | Above both lines on these figures. |
| Minnesota | Less than 1 ton of covered material introduced into Minnesota, or global gross revenue of less than $2 million, in the most recent fiscal year. (Minn. Stat. 115A.1441, subd. 13 and 26) | Revenue about $11 million; an estimated 19,500 lb into Minnesota | Above both lines on these figures. |
| Maryland | Less than 1 ton of covered material introduced into Maryland, or global gross revenue of less than $2 million, in the most recent fiscal year. (Md. Code, Environment §9-2501(j)) | Revenue about $11 million; an estimated 23,800 lb into Maryland | Above both lines on these figures. |
Oregon’s law says metric ton. Colorado, Washington, Minnesota and Maryland say ton without naming a unit, so if you are close to 1 ton, check the state’s guidance or ask CAA.
3. Which states’ rules may apply, and what is next
| State | Where you stand | Next report |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Registered with CAA. Keep reporting each year. | Annual supply report on 2026 data, due to CAA by May 31, 2027 |
| Colorado | Registered with CAA. Keep reporting each year. | Annual supply report on 2026 data, due to CAA by May 31, 2027 |
| California | Not registered. Registration is the first item to prepare: from January 1, 2027, selling covered packaging there requires participation in an approved plan. | Annual reporting to CAA; 2027 date not yet published by CAA (as of October 31, 2026) |
| Washington | Check that the 2026 simplified report was filed; keep reporting. | Annual reporting to CAA; 2027 date not yet published by CAA (as of October 31, 2026) |
| Minnesota | Check that the 2026 simplified report was filed; keep reporting. | Annual reporting to CAA; 2027 date not yet published by CAA (as of October 31, 2026) |
| Maryland | Check that the 2026 simplified report was filed; keep reporting. | Annually by May 31, per CAA |
4. Exemptions worth reviewing
- Oregon bottle bill. Beverage containers covered by Oregon’s bottle bill are outside Oregon’s program, but their cartons and shippers are not (Oregon DEQ: Producer exemptions). Worth confirming for your bottles. Oregon’s 2027 glass rate is $0.00 per lb, so the fee effect is small either way.
- Transport packaging in Oregon. CAA’s Oregon schedule has a separate category, at $0.00 per lb in 2027, for non-consumer tertiary and transport corrugated. Shippers that only move cases to grocers’ warehouses may belong there.
- California small-producer exemption. Not open on your figures, because California sales are $1 million or more.
5. 2027 fee estimate
CAA invoices 2027 fees in two halves, in January and July, from the supply you reported in 2026 (CAA 2027 Oregon schedule). Category mapping here is simplified; a full check maps every component, including labels and liners, against CAA’s reporting guidance.
| Component | CAA reporting category | Lb into state | Rate per lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass bottles | Glass Bottles and Jars & Other Containers | 41,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 6-pack cartons | Paperboard | 5,900 | $0.05 | $295.00 |
| Shippers | Corrugated Cardboard | 14,200 | $0.02 | $284.00 |
| Caps | Plastic - Small Format - PE and PP caps and lids, HDPE package handles | 310 | $0.41 | $127.10 |
| Total | 62,210 | $706.10 | ||
| Component | CAA reporting category | Lb into state | Rate per lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass bottles | Glass Bottles and Jars & Other Containers | 52,500 | $0.05 | $2,625.00 |
| 6-pack cartons | Paperboard | 7,400 | $0.09 | $666.00 |
| Shippers | Corrugated Cardboard | 17,800 | $0.10 | $1,780.00 |
| Caps | Plastic - Small Format | 390 | $0.66 | $257.40 |
| Total | 78,090 | $5,328.40 | ||
Not in this sample: California and Washington (CAA has published 2027 schedules for both; a full check includes them). Minnesota and Maryland producer fees have not started: Minnesota funding starts in 2029 and Maryland reimbursement starts July 1, 2028. CAA also offers optional flat fees in Oregon and Colorado for producers supplying 10 tons or less; this company is above that.
6. Recommended plan
Essentials: up to 25 SKUs, all six states, $3,900 for the year ($1,950 to start, $1,950 at May sign-off). It covers California registration, prepared for your sign-off, and every 2027 report. CAA fees above are separate and paid directly to CAA.
General information for your decision, not legal advice. You decide your producer status, and you certify and submit every report.
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