New York’s carpet extended producer responsibility (EPR) law will soon take effect, with important deadlines on the horizon for producers. As discussed in a previous post, the law requires manufacturers to fund and manage the collection and recycling of post-consumer carpet sold in the state, while also phasing in recycled content minimums and a prohibition of PFAS in carpet products. Oversight and enforcement will be carried out by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
Here are the key deadlines producers should keep in mind:
- Dec 31, 2025: Producer or representative organization plans due to NYSDEC (date set via 2023 chapter amendment).
- July 1, 2026: Cannot sell carpet in NY unless participating in an approved plan; collection and recycling program begins.
- Dec 31, 2026: PFAS-containing carpet ban takes effect.
Producers can find additional details on program implementation on NYSDEC’s Carpet Recycling page. Specific information on the PFAS prohibition can be found in a previous post.