Navigating SB 707: Instructions for Producers
Regulatory Fundamentals: A clear breakdown of SB 707
and mandatory EPR.
Determining Responsibility: Defining “Obligated Producers”
and “Covered Products.”
Critical Timelines: Essential registration steps required
before the July 1, 2026 deadline.
Leading California’s Textile Future
Official PRO Selection
CalRecycle officially approves Landbell USA as the state’s Producer Responsibility Organization. This historic appointment marks the operational start of the nation’s first textile EPR program.
Official PRO Selection
CalRecycle officially approves Landbell USA as the state’s Producer Responsibility Organization. This historic appointment marks the operational start of the nation’s first textile EPR program.
Mandatory Producer Registration
The most critical compliance deadline. All covered producers must officially join Landbell USA by this date to avoid state-issued civil penalties of up to $50,000 per day.
Mandatory Producer Registration
The most critical compliance deadline. All covered producers must officially join Landbell USA by this date to avoid state-issued civil penalties of up to $50,000 per day.
Statewide Needs Assessment
Landbell USA submits a comprehensive evaluation of California’s textile Stewardship infrastructure. This data-driven assessment identifies the investments and additional resources needed for a statewide collection and recycling network.
Statewide Needs Assessment
Landbell USA submits a comprehensive evaluation of California’s textile Stewardship infrastructure. This data-driven assessment identifies the investments and additional resources needed for a statewide collection and recycling network.
Stewardship Plan
Deadline for Landbell USA to submit an approved plan to CalRecycle.
Stewardship Plan
Deadline for Landbell USA to submit an approved plan to CalRecycle.
Determine Applicability
Complete our quick Pre-Registration Assessment to confirm your obligation status. We’ll help you verify thresholds like $1M in annual aggregate global turnover and identifies exemptions like secondhand goods or military sales.
Complete Registration
Our simplified registration through our secure partner, Circul8, takes only 5-10 minutes. No complex volume data is required at this stage. Simply provide your company's details, sign the participation contract, and pay the $1,000 flat registration fee.
Registration Complete
Once registered, you will be assigned a unique Producer ID and granted immediate access to your customized Circul8 dashboard and tools. From here, you can manage your account and access all necessary compliance resources.
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What Textile Products Are Covered Under SB 707?
Clothing & Everyday Apparel
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Frequently Asked Questions
A PRO (Producer Responsibility Organization) is a specialized, and in this case, non-profit entity, that manages the administrative and operational requirements of the law for thousands of producers of covered materials. It would be impossible for every covered producer to set up their own stewardship system across California, so they join a PRO to do it collectively.
On March 1, 2026, CalRecycle officially approved Landbell USA as the sole approved PRO. To stay compliant in California, all obligated producers must register with Landbell USA to organize their registration, fee payments, and future data reporting.
A Producer is a company within the supply chain of the textile products, determined by the hierarchy and conditions set in the law. As per SB707, the hierarchy goes from a manufacturer/brand owner to an importer or retailer:
- Manufacturer/Brand Owner
- Brand Owner/Exclusive Licensee
- Importer
- Retailer
Producers are often confused about whether their specific covered products, like formalwear, uniforms, or textile accessories (handbags/backpacks), are included in the scope of legislatively covered materials within the CA SB 707 legislation. For a full list of covered materials please refer to the above section titled “What Textile Products are Covered Under SB 707″
Not every company that sells clothes or towels in California is required to join. Exemptions are split into two categories:
Producer-Based (who you are) and Product-Based (what you sell):
Producer-Based Exemptions (The Business): Even if you sell textiles, you are exempt if:
- The $1M Rule: Your annual aggregate global turnover is less than $1,000,000. (This is adjusted annually for inflation).
- Secondhand Exclusivity: You exclusively sell secondhand apparel or textiles (e.g., thrift stores or vintage boutiques).
Product-Based Exemptions (The Inventory)
You do not have to report or pay fees on the following “Excluded Products,” as they are either covered by other laws or deemed critical equipment:
- Existing EPR Items: For example, mattresses, foundations, and carpets (which already have their own California recycling programs).
- Medical & Sanitary: For example, reusable diapers, FDA-approved menstrual products, and single-use items like paper towels or wipes.
- Safety & Military: For example, PPE designed for health/environmental hazards and clothing specifically for the U.S. Military.
This is the immediate and urgent concern for the PRO and for the Producers. All obligated producers must sign up with and join the approved PRO (Landbell USA) by July 1st, 2026 to avoid daily fines of up to $50,000.
For the current 2026–2027 cycle, there is a flat annual registration fee of $1,000 per producer. This is an initial administrative fee rather than a volume-based environmental assessment.
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AAFA Litigation Update [May 5th, 2026]:
On March 27, 2026, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) filed a legal petition against California Department of Resources Recovery and Recycling (CalRecycle) to challenge its selection of Landbell USA as the sole Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707). The AAFA contends that Landbell USA fails to meet statutory requirements to be the PRO. (The hearing date for the AAFA-requested preliminary injunction is currently set to be heard on August 7, 2026.) Despite the pending litigation, producers are still subject to the CalRecycle order to register with the approved PRO by July 1, 2026, deadline. Failure to join the PRO by such date can result in fines of up to $10,000 per day, or up to $50,000 per day for intentional or knowing violations.
Landbell USA Selected by CalRecycle
[March 2nd, 2026]
Landbell USA is proud to announce its selection by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to serve as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707).
As the first-of-its-kind legislation in the United States, SB 707 establishes a formal framework for the collection, repair, reuse and recycling of apparel and textile products. By selecting Landbell USA, CalRecycle has designated a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit to lead the state’s transition toward a circular textile economy.
Leading the Future of Textile Circularity
In its role as the PRO, Landbell USA 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 innovative consumer education programs, repair, reuse and recycling infrastructure.
“We are honored to take on this historic responsibility,” said Patrick Gibbs, Textile Lead at Landbell USA. “California is setting a global precedent for textile sustainability. Our goal is to provide a seamless, transparent, and highly effective program that requires producers to fund a product stewardship program for the covered materials they put into the California marketplace, while providing Californians with accessible options for textile recovery.”
Core Responsibilities and Implementation
Under the statutory requirements of the Public Resources Code, Landbell USA will immediately begin executing several critical mandates, including:
Statewide Needs Assessment: Conducting an initial evaluation of California’s SB 707 covered materials recovery infrastructure to identify gaps and available resources.
Producer Outreach: Covered Producers must sign up with the selected PRO by July 1, 2026. Maintaining an updated registry of covered producers ensures compliance across all participating entities. Please note, producer registration is now live and producers can register through Landbell USA’s secure partner, Circul8, HERE.
Governance and Transparency
Landbell USA’s operations are guided by a diverse governing board comprising producers of various sizes and covered material categories, ensuring that the unique needs of the apparel and textile industries are fully represented. To ensure public trust, Landbell USA will undergo annual financial audits and provide comprehensive progress reports to CalRecycle.
“This selection marks a turning point for the industry,” added John Hayes, President at Landbell USA. “By leveraging Landbell’s global expertise in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), we are prepared to turn the challenges of textile waste into a robust system of resource recovery.”
About Landbell USA
Landbell USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing circular economy solutions and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. As part of a global network of environmental compliance experts through Landbell Group, Landbell USA provides the technical expertise and operational infrastructure necessary to manage complex waste streams, ensuring that materials are kept in use and out of the environment.
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