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What Qualifies as a Covered Product?
Clothing & Everyday Apparel
Textile Article
Scope
The definition of producer is located in CA PRC §42984.3.(s)(1) of SB 707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. This list is inclusive of those who manufacture or sell in the state and those who are selling into the state to ensure that there is a responsible entity, regardless of where the company is domiciled. The law applies to any producer selling covered products into the State of California with global aggregate turnover of over $1 million. The full definition of producer can be found here in PRC §42984.3.(s)(1). The first part of our registration process also has an assessment to confirm if you are an obligated producer under law.
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
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
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:
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A product covered under the Used Mattress Recovery and Recycling Act (Chapter 21 (commencing with Section 42985))
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A product covered under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 42460)).
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A product covered under the Product Stewardship for Carpets law (Chapter 20 (commencing with Section 42970)).
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Window Coverings: An automated, motorized, battery, or manual window covering that is operated using an electric motor or other automated system, or manually adjusted by pulling cords or lifting mechanisms.
We do not have any additional guidance at this time regarding product scope beyond the definition of apparel listed in PRC 42984.3(a)(1) and the definition of textile articles located in PRC 42984.3(ae)(1). We encourage you to consult your own legal counsel to determine whether your products are in scope. If you register now and further department regulations determine your product was out of scope, we will happily refund any fees you paid upon registration.
Per PRC 42984.3. (s)(8) “Producer” does not include a seller with less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) in annual aggregate global turnover adjusted annually pursuant to the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for all items, as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations.
The de-minimus is used to determine the size of the producer for compliance; it is not directly related to the covered products.
The $1 million annual global turnover threshold applies to your company’s total worldwide revenue. If your organization meets this global threshold and you place covered textile products onto the California market, you are considered an obligated producer under the Act.
Registration
To complete your registration, you will need to provide basic company and contact information. We have compiled a comprehensive list of every question included in the assessment and registration process in the spreadsheet linked below to help you prepare your responses in advance.
Download Registration & Assessment Data Requirements
Please note that no product supply or volume data is required for the 2026–2027 registration cycle. Your registration focuses on establishing your account and fulfilling initial administrative compliance requirements.
Yes. To ensure legal clarity and compliance with the Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), all producers are required to execute a membership agreement with Landbell USA as part of the formal registration process. This agreement formalizes your participation in the PRO and confirms your commitment to the requirements mandated by California law.
You can view the Compliance Service Agreement HERE.
Producers enter into the Compliance Service Agreement with Landbell USA when they register (which agreement sets forth among other things the rights and obligation of the parties, etc.). The Compliance Services Agreement is an interim agreement subject to modification. Landbell USA will continue to engage in good faith, collaborative discussions with producers and, where appropriate, with CalRecycle. Landbell USA will also consider input and suggestions from producers and CalRecycle when evaluating potential revisions to the Agreement.
We cannot accept individual amendments to the contract to ensure equity across all producers. However, after receiving feedback from a multitude of producers, we have updated our contract to clarify that this is an interim agreement subject to ongoing, good-faith discussions.
A copy of our latest Compliance Service Agreement can be found HERE.
We welcome your feedback; please submit any contract suggestions to landbellusa.support@landbellgroup.com for our team to review alongside other producer input for our next update.
Yes. If a single entity is assuming all reporting and financial obligations for all brands within its controlled group, you may register under that primary entity. The entity used for registration must be the one legally assuming these obligations.
Please note: If you choose to keep each entity separate for reporting and financial purposes, you can still manage them all under the same System User account as outlined in the “Can I manage multiple companies under one account?” FAQ.
You can easily manage multiple brands under a single user profile in Circul8. Once your first account is created, you’ve verified your email, logged in and submitted the $1,000 payment, follow these steps to add additional producers/companies:
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Sign in to your existing Circul8 account.
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Navigate to the “Add New Producer” tab located in the left-hand sidebar.
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Proceed through the registration process for the new company. Note that this process mirrors your initial registration, with one key difference: you will not need to complete the “system user” section, as the same credentials will be automatically linked to all brands under your management.
Yes, upon registering, you will add a System User and an Authorized Representative.
The System User will be responsible for managing portal access, verifying the account, and submitting online payments. Once the account is verified, you will be able to add additional System Users within your Circul8 dashboard. To add additional System Users, click “Add New User” on the menu.
The Authorized Representative serves as the official point of contact for all legal notices and formal regulatory communications from Landbell USA. The user registering the producer, may elect to receive notifications regarding legal notices and formal regulatory communications.
You should receive a verification email containing instructions for the registration fee within 30 minutes of submitting your registration. If it does not arrive:
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Check your spam or junk folder: Sometimes automated messages are filtered out by security settings.
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Contact your IT department: If you are using a corporate email address, your organization’s security settings may be blocking the message. Ask your IT team to whitelist our domains (https://circul8.world/ and https://landbellusa.com/).
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Reach out for support: If you have checked your spam folder and confirmed there are no local blockers, please contact our team at landbellusa.support@landbellgroup.com for further assistance.
If you are a consultant or third-party representative registering on behalf of a producer, please note that a formal Power of Attorney (POA) or Letter of Authorization is required. Please email your signed document to landbellusa.support@landbellgroup.com. Our team will review and confirm acceptance before you can proceed with the registration process. Please note producers established in the USA may not delegate digital execution of our Compliance Service Agreement. Please send us the name and email address of the officer of the producer who will perform the execution so we can send the Agreement over for digital signature (via Docusign or other).
The Authorized Representative is an individual (internal or external) with the legal authority to bind your company to compliance obligations and sign official documents on its behalf. This individual serves as the official point of contact for all legal notices and formal regulatory communications from Landbell USA.
Finance
The $1,000 fee is a flat annual administrative charge for the 2026–2027 cycle. This onboarding cost registers your company with Landbell USA and funds critical pre-implementation requirements:
- Statewide Needs Assessment: Mandatory research to identify California’s textile waste volumes and infrastructure gaps.
- Operational Development: Foundational work to design the Stewardship Plan, which establishes future collection logistics and the eco-modulated fee structure for long-term compliance.
This fee funds the essential research and system design necessary to build a compliant, state-wide textile recovery network before the 2030 rollout.
No. This is a flat administrative fee rather than a volume-based environmental assessment. Future environmental assessments, or eco-modulated fees, will be determined based on product sales volume and environmental characteristics (such as durability, repairability, and recyclability) as the program develops.
The fastest and most efficient way to pay your $1,000 registration fee is via credit card through your secure Circul8 dashboard. If your organization requires payment by invoice to process the fee, please contact our support team at landbellusa.support@landbellgroup.com.
Upon successful registration and payment, you will be assigned a unique Producer ID. You will also receive immediate access to your Circul8 dashboard, which provides the tools needed to manage your account and access ongoing compliance resources.
Yes. Once your $1,000 administrative fee has been successfully processed, you will receive an automated payment confirmation and a formal receipt via email. This document serves as your official record for the 2026–2027 compliance cycle.
Upon successful payment, you will also receive your official Landbell USA Producer ID number. This unique identification number is required for your future compliance reporting and confirms that your registration is active and complete. If you do not receive your confirmation and Producer ID within one hour of payment, please check your spam folder or contact our support team for assistance. Please note if you’re paying by invoice instead of credit card, confirmation might be delayed.
If your finance department requires Landbell USA to be registered as an official vendor, please reach out to landbellusa.support@landbellgroup.com. Provide us with any specific vendor setup forms or documentation your company requires (such as a W-9 or vendor information sheet), and we will ensure the necessary details are completed and returned to you promptly to avoid any delays in your registration process.
Failure to register by July 1, 2026, puts your brand at risk of non-compliance. Under SB 707, CalRecycle may issue penalties of up to $50,000 per day for non-compliant producers. We strongly recommend registering as soon as possible to ensure your brand is protected and to avoid late-registration enforcement actions.
General/Other
If you have forgotten your password, you can easily regain access by visiting our secure password recovery page HERE.
Once you enter the email address associated with your account, you will receive an automated message with a secure link to reset your credentials. If you do not see the email in your inbox within a few minutes, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder.
You can view the full text of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707) via the official California Legislative Information website.
Landbell USA has no commercial connection with the Landbell Group. Landbell USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit company, has no beneficial owner and as such is independent of Landbell Group. Landbell Group is providing technical support and advice on the establishment of the PRO based on its extensive experience of setting up and managing more than 40 PROs around the world.