City's Plastic Bag Ban begins October 1, 2021

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Don't forget! The plastic bag ban is going into effect on October 1st! Plastic bags will be banned at the point of sale, and businesses will be charging 5 cents for bags given to you by cashiers. Make sure to start bringing your reusable bags with you on your shopping trips starting October 1st!

Learn more —

For Retailers: details on the text of the new law, how it applies to you, how to alert your customers, and what you need to do

For Residents: details on why the law is changing, how this will impact you, and what the city is doing

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