(a) Where possible, first contracting with existing recycling depots or drop off centers to provide for the collection of the covered product;
(b) Establishing and operating other drop off centers for the covered product;
(c) Establishing and operating collection events for the covered product; or
(d) Making other arrangements for the collection of the covered product as described in a producer responsibility program plan.
(2) A producer responsibility organization shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that covered products collected in this state for the purpose of recovery and described in ORS 459A.869 (7) will be:
(a) Delivered to responsible end markets;
(b) Managed according to the hierarchy of materials management options under ORS 459.015 (2); and
(c) Managed in an environmentally protective way through to final disposition.
(3) A producer responsibility organization may not take possession of covered products from a processor for any purpose without the written consent of the processor. [2021 c.681 §15]
(Oregon Recycling System
Advisory Council)