Carpet Stewardship Plans
A carpet stewardship plan outlines how a stewardship organization intends to fulfill its responsibilities under the law (see Public Resources Code sections 42968 to 42968.8 and 42970 to 42983.5) and regulations and communicates a course of action to the public.
Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is the only stewardship organization operating a carpet stewardship program in California.
Approved Stewardship Plan
CARE’s California Carpet Stewardship Plan 2023 to 2027 (submitted March 29, 2023)
- CalRecycle approval (April 21, 2023)
- CalRecycle received five public comments.
- Stewardship Plan Changes
- Differential Assessments Plan Amendment (submitted November 8, 2024)
- CalRecycle approval (December 23, 2024)
- CalRecycle received eight public comments.
- Contingency Plan Amendment, including a separate Training Guide (submitted June 3, 2024)
- CalRecycle approval (August 1, 2024)
- Differential Assessments Plan Amendment (submitted November 8, 2024)
- Stewardship Plan Changes
Stewardship Plan Changes Under Review
- CARE’s Revised Differential Assessments Plan Amendment (submitted July 17, 2026)
- CalRecycle conditional approval (September 14, 2026). CARE must resubmit by November 13, 2026.
- CalRecycle received ten public comments.
Copies of documents that are not linked in a related Public Notice, or that an interested party believes were redacted beyond legal requirement, may be requested through a Public Records Act Request.
This page provides a brief overview and is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of legal requirements. Please refer to the law and regulations for a complete list of requirements. Users are encouraged to seek the assistance of legal counsel to comply with applicable state law based on their pertinent facts and circumstances.