An industry association is calling for measures to support aluminum recycling, including a ban on US exports of used beverage cans (UBCs), as demand for the material grows in key areas such as vehicles, aerospace and defense systems and packaging.

The Washington Recycling Reform Act, passed by the legislature in 2025, is designed to improve the state’s residential recycling system. The law creates an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for residential packaging and paper products.