HomeMy WebLinkAbout09092019 City Council Laydown - Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance 2078-007
City of Seward
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OCTOBER 1, 2019
BANNED ITEMS
IMPPlastic bags less than 2 1/4 mils thick not suitable for continuous
re-use
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Disposable food service ware made of polystyrene or foam
ACCEPTABLE IT MS
Bags and food service wore that are:
Reusable, Recyclable, Compostable, or Biodegradable
EXEMPT ITEMS
Bags marketed or labeled as "Biodegradable" or "Compostable";
bags used inside stores to bag items such as produce, bulk foods,
nuts & bolts; bags used to contain dampness or leaks for Frozen
items or potted plants; bags used to protect bakery items or
prepared foods; bags containing prescription drugs, used for
newspaper delivery, laundry, or dry cleaning; bags used for
garbage disposal and pet waste; Foam ice coolers; aluminum food
service ware
WHO IS AFFECTED
All sellers of goods, grocery stores, pharmacies, retail stores,
restaurants, and food vendors inside city limits; those outside
city limits ore encouraged to adopt these provisions