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AB 2398 - California Carpet Stewardship Bill
Webinars
AB 2398 – California Carpet Stewardship Introduction Webinar
In an effort to educate interested parties about California’ AB 2398, CARE has created an introductory webinar that covers many aspects of the law.
AB 2398 – California Carpet Stewardship Bill Webinar Video
AB 2398 – California Carpet Stewardship Bill PowerPoint Presentation 
(PDF 285 KB)
AB 2398, California’s Law for Carpet Stewardship
California’s Law AB 2398, for Carpet Stewardship
AB 2398 is a Carpet Stewardship law, signed by the governor of California, on September 30, 2010. The purpose of the law is to increase the diversion and recycling of carpet in the state of California.
The law generates funding to meet the goals of AB 2398 through an initial assessment of 5-cents per square yard of carpet sold in California. Unlike other proposed stewardship legislation, that are intended to fund the entire burden of end-of-life management, this law is designed to find ways to incentivize the growth of carpet reclamation and recycling and still allow the market to work.
Manufacturers - either singly or as a group - will be required to submit a stewardship plan with the state for implementing AB 2398. Stewardship plans will include consumer education efforts, the assessment of fees, and progress measurement and reporting.
For a copy of AB 2398, and to learn more about the requirements, please click on the following link: AB 2398 – California Carpet Stewardship Bill(PDF 70 KB)
AB 2398 designated the Carpet America Recovery Effort, or CARE as its Carpet Stewardship Organization. Carpet manufacturers may participate in the stewardship plan being developed by CARE or a manufacturer may submit its own plan. Stewardship plans must be submitted to the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) by September 30, 2011. All plans must be approved by March 31, 2012 to be in compliance.
California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
CalRecycle is the state's leading authority on recycling, waste reduction, and product reuse. Officially known as the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, CalRecycle plays an important role in the stewardship of California's vast resources and promotes innovation in technology to encourage economic and environmental sustainability.
CalRecycle - Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Website for Carpet Stewardship Program
Frequently Asked Questions about AB 2398
AB 2398 – Frequently Asked Questions(PDF 123 KB) - Updated 08/16/2011
Roles and Responsibilities of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) pursuant to AB 2398(PDF 15 KB)
Non-Compliance Penalties
The law requires all manufacturers who sell into California, as well as all distributors, wholesalers and retailers, to comply with the law; – there is a penalty for non-compliance. A civil penalty may be imposed by California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for anyone in violation of AB 2398.
AB 2398 For Retailers and Dealers
Information specifically for carpet retailers and dealers including webinars, marketing educational materials, and documents.
AB 2398 - California Carpet Stewardship Information for Retailers and Dealers
AB 2398 For Manufacturers
Information specifically for carpet manufacturers including Registration for the CARE Stewardship Plan for California AB 2398, and a list of Manufacturers who have registered with CARE's Stewardship Plan.
AB 2398 - California Carpet Stewardship Information for Manufacturers
Information for Applicants for AB 2398 Funds
If you process post-consumer carpet diverted from landfills in the state of California, you may be eligible to apply for funds from AB 2398.
AB 2398 - Information for Applicants for AB 2398 Funds
About CARE Membership
If you are either directly involved in, or aligned with, the carpet industry, we ask you to support the efforts of CARE and do your part to make a sustainable difference.
As a member of CARE, you will be part of a nationwide organization that is diverting carpet from the landfill and finding valuable uses for post-consumer carpet.
Learn More About the Benefits of Becoming a Member of CARE.
Helpful Links
CARE Carpet Reclamation Partners
About CARE and the Memorandum of Understanding for Carpet Stewardship (MOU)
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