This item presents CalRecycle’s review of the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) applications received by CalRecycle for the implementation of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707, Newman, Chapter 20.5, Statutes of 2024).  

Public Resources Code section 42984.4 requires producers of covered producers (textile articles and apparel) to form and join a PRO. By January 1, 2026, the governing body of any proposed PRO(s) are required to submit an application to CalRecycle describing how their PRO meets the requirements to be an approved PRO. If CalRecycle approves the PRO, then that PRO shall proceed to carry out the requirements of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act. If CalRecycle receives applications from more than one PRO, CalRecycle is required to determine which proposed PRO can most effectively implement the law. CalRecycle will review the applications it receives and approve a PRO by March 1, 2026.  

Note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request. 

Supporting documents will be posted in the “Documents” section.  

Staff contact: Textiles@CalRecycle.ca.gov