Textile suppliers required to comply with California’s new extended producer (EPR) law for textiles must register with Landbell USA, the program’s designated producer responsibility organization, by July 1, 2026.
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (S.B. 707) was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in late 2024.
Under the law, Landbell USA will be responsible for implementing a plan for the collection, transportation and management of covered apparel and textile products, including items such as shirts and dresses, leisurewear and athletic wear, handbags and accessories, bedding, window coverings, towels and tablecloths.
CalRecycle named Landbell USA as the program’s producer responsibility organization (PRO) on February 27. Landbell USA said it will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management and proper stewardship of covered products sold within California. This includes the development of a comprehensive producer responsibility plan designed to reduce textile waste and increase the longevity of garments through the procurement of consumer education programs, repair, reuse and recycling infrastructure. Landbell USA said its goal is to prepare a significant portion of collected covered materials for reuse and repair.
Producers of covered products are required to join Landbell USA by July 1. They can register here.
Under the statutory requirements of the California Public Resources Code, Landbell USA said it will conduct a statewide needs assessment to evaluate California’s S.B. 707 covered materials recovery infrastructure to identify gaps and available resources; engage in producer outreach; and maintain an updated registry of covered producers to ensure compliance across all participating entities.
