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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09092019 City Council Laydown - Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance 2078-007 City of Seward iptinti,alb 204 2eut OCTOBER 1, 2019 BANNED ITEMS IMPPlastic bags less than 2 1/4 mils thick not suitable for continuous re-use 111110 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