New laws and regulatory updates related to right-to-repair laws and extended producer responsibility programs have taken effect in July. Some updates help advance EPR for textiles, carpet and packaging programs in California, Washington and New York. Meanwhile, a new right-to-repair program in Connecticut encompasses most types of consumer electronics. These updates build on a list of new laws that took effect in January. What new recycling and waste-related laws are affecting your area? Let us know at waste.dive.editors@industrydive.com. Connecticut right-to-repair law takes effect Connecticut’s right-to-repair law for consumer electronics went into effect July 1. The law covers most new home electronics and appliances manufactured after July 1, but certain products like video game consoles and alarm systems are exempt. The law requires manufacturers of covered equipment to make certain parts, tools and manuals available to independent repair providers. The right-to-repair provisions are part of a larger consumer protection law the Connecticut legislature passed in 2025. Textile producers meet key California EPR deadline Textile and apparel producers selling products in California had until July 1 to meet a key EPR for textiles deadline: register with the state’s producer responsibility organization. CalRecycle selected Landbell USA to manage the country’s first textile EPR program, which aims to divert clothing and other textiles from disposal. The program, which applies to covered materials like clothing, towels and bedding, is set to start in 2030. Washington producers join packaging EPR PRO Packaging producers in Washington had a July 1 deadline to register with the Circular Action Alliance, the state’s producer responsibility organization, under the state’s EPR for packaging program. The law also calls for the state’s Department of Ecology to conduct a statewide needs assessment and submit it by Dec. 31, 2026, to be updated with any new data by Dec. 31, 2027. When fully implemented