Ley de Responsabilidad Extendida del Productor (REP)

Extended Liability of the Producer (“EPR Law”)

Law 20,920, promulgated in 2016, lays the foundations for the regulation of Extended Producer Responsibility (REP), marking a milestone in waste management and recycling. This page offers information regarding the scope of said law and its associated decrees, and regulatory developments on the matter.

Updates

Tires: Decree that sets forth goals and obligations associated to the EPR Law is published in the Official Gazatte
Small batteries: the Ministry of the Environment initiated the process of elaboration of the Supreme Decree that will establish…
Draft that establishes goals and obligations for lubricating oils is published
President of the Republic submits indications to Bill that modifies law N°21.100, which prohibits the delivery and sale…
New Law on waste management, extended liability of the producer and promotion of recycling