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JURISDICTIONSTATE/ COUNTRYMUNICIPALITYPOPULATION #RESTAURANTS DATE ENACTEDIMPLEMENTATION DATESWHO APPLIES TO# FOR REUSE?ONLY REUSABLES ON-SITERenewal or applications for zoning permits and business licenses requires compliance with reuse for onsite?MUST ALLOW CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED REUSABLE- With ExceptionsDISCOUNT FOR CUSTOMER SUPPLIED REUSABLE?REUSABLE DEFINITION- NUMERIC STANDARD?Reuse or Refill at Events or on government propertyCHARGES?INCOME FROM CHARGES RETAINED BYACCESSORIES ON REQUEST FOR TAKE-OUTTYPES OF DISPOSABLE ALLOWEDDISABILITY EXEMPTION?OTHER EQUITY PROVISIONBANS PFAS?BANS BIOPLASTICSENFORCEMENTOTHERPOLICY IDLINK TO POLICY
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ArcataCACity18,17846February 5, 2020March 5, 2020“Food Vendor” means any restaurant, Vendor, business, non-profit, organization, entity, group or individual that provides Prepared Food at a retail level, including a Food Service Establishment, vehicle, or mobile unit based Vendor. Food Vendor includes all establishments that carry a Food Permit from the Humboldt County Department of Environmental Health.NoYES- plates, cups, bowls, utensilsYes- requiredYes - Customers may provide their own Reusable Foodware for beverage and food service in
accordance with the California Health and Safety Code. Food Vendors and Food
Providers may refuse, at their sole discretion, any customer-provided Reusable Foodware
that is cracked, chipped or corroded, appears inappropriate in size, material, or condition
for the intended beverage or food item, or that appears to be excessively soiled or
unsanitary. If the Customer provided Reusable Foodware is rejected, the Food Vendor or
Food Provider may instead require use of Reusable Foodware for consumption on the
premises of the Food Service Establishment, or use of a Disposable Foodware item for a
beverage or food item to be consumed off the premises of the Food Service
Establishment, together with any fee charge as specified pursuant to Section 5478.4. (C).		YES - Minimum twenty-five cent ($0.25) discount for Customers who bring their own Reusable Foodware for Take-out Food.NO- "Reusable Foodware” means all foodware, including plates, bowls, cups, trays,
glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and utensils, that is manufactured of durable
materials and that is specifically designed and manufactured to be washed and
sanitized and to be used repeatedly over an extended period of time, and is safe for
washing and sanitizing according to applicable regulations		$0.25 disposables chargeFood Vendor or Food
Provider. 		YES- Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsCompostable as
defined in Article 1- Sec. 5476 (F).; Temporary Exemptions: Produce bags, catering trays, clear food wrap and shrink wrap, containers for uniquely shaped foods, containers or trays for hot meat items, small absorbent pads put under meat or seafood 		Yes - supply a straw on requestAll customers demonstrating, at the point of sale, a payment card or voucher
issued by the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section
123275) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the California Health and
Safety Code, or an electronic benefit transfer card (EBT) issued pursuant to
Section 10072 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, shall be
exempt from the Disposable Foodware charge. 		NOAny person who violates this Article shall be considered guilty of an infraction for each
offense and subject to those penalties as established by the City Council.		Prohibits single use plastic beverage bottle sales at city facilities, and prevents City funds from being used to purchase Bottled Beverages unless exempted. SINGLE USE DISPOSABLE FOODWARE ITEMS AND PLASTIC BOTTLE RESTRICTIONSlink
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BellinghamWACity88,764May 1, 2021July 31, 2022"Retail establishment" means any person, corporation, partnership, business, facility, vendor, organization, or individual that sells or provides merchandise, goods, or materials directly to a customer, including to a food service business. "Retail establishment" includes, but is not limited to, food service businesses, grocery stores, department stores, hardware stores, home or business delivery services, pharmacies, liquor stores, restaurants, catering trucks, convenience stores, or other retail stores or vendors, including temporary stores or vendors at farmers markets, street fairs, and festivals. "Food service businesses" means a business selling or providing food for consumption on or off the premises, and includes full-service restaurants, fast food restaurants, cafes,delicatessens, coffee shops, grocery stores, vending trucks or carts, home delivery services,delivery services provided through an online application, and business or institutional
cafeterias. 		Yes - at least 1,000 timesYes NoNoNoYES- “Reusable” means designed and manufactured to maintain its shape and structure, and to be materially durable for repeated (at least 1,000 times each) sanitizing in water at 171 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 continuous seconds, washing via commercial dishwashing machine, and reuse.YES- Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsCompostables as defined by RCW 70.360.040Yes - supply a straw on requestNoNoWritten notice from the City on first infraction. Then $250 fine per day for first 20 days. The $500 per day for each day thereafter. Restricting certain types of single-use personal products in lodging establishmentsBill Number - 22596Link
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BerkeleyCACity121,6432,010January 22, 20193/2019 - Accesories on request 1/2020- compostables & cup charge 7/2020- reuse onsitePrepared Food Vendors (bakery, cafeteria, Drive-in, Food Products Store, Food Service Establishment, Drugstore or Theater, Mobile Food Facility, Temporaty Food Faciity, bar)NoYES- plates, cups, utensilsNoYes - Customers may provide reusable cup- Vendors may refuse based on discretionNoNO - Reusable foodware. “Reusable Foodware” means all foodware, including plates, bowls, cups, trays,
glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and utensils, that is manufactured of durable
materials and that is specifically designed and manufactured to be washed and sanitized
and to be used repeatedly over an extended period of time, and is safe for washing and
sanitizing according to applicable regulations.
$0.25 cup charge Prepared Food
Vendor		YES- Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsCompostable in Berkeley systemFor straws- those who customarily offer disposable ones are encouraged to maintain small supply of plastics to customers upon specific request for a "plastic" strawAll customers demonstrating, at the point of sale, a payment card or voucher
issued by the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 123275) of Chapter 1 of
Part 2 of Division 106 of the California Health and Safety Code and as amended, or an
electronic benefit transfer card (EBT) issued pursuant to Section 10072 of the California
Welfare and Institutions Code, shall be exempt from the Disposable Cup charge.		YESAdministrative Citation or Infraction
Not until one year after the effective date
Written notice of noncompliance
City Attorney may seek legal, injunctive, or other equitable relief
The remedies and penalties are cumulative and not exclusive.
City/ City Vendor purchasing- only compostable ORDINANCE NO. 7,639-N.S.link
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Culver CityCACity39,169July 12, 2021January 1, 2023Regulated Entity - Any business or association (regardless of whether it consists of a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, or any other manner of organization), group or organization (regardless of the manner of organization and regardless of whether conducted on a profit or not-for-profit basis). NoYes - but, paper liners, paper napkins or foil wrappers acceptable to the City's recyclables and/or organics collections program may be used when the food item being served requires paper liners, paper napkins or foil wrapper to contain and/or form the food item being served. NoNoNoNo - to be determined "reusable" under this provision, food service ware must be manufactured of durable materials specifically designed and manufactured to be safely and repeatedly washed, sanitized and reused over an extended period of time. NoN/AYes - Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsCompostables required. Paper liners, paper napkins or foil wrappers acceptable to the City's recyclables and/or organics collections program may be used when the food item being served requires paper liners, paper napkins or foil wrapper to contain and/or form the food item being served.Straws on requestNoYESNoCity Manager or designeeWaste Reduction Regulations BillLink
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CupertinoCACity59,799September 1, 2022September 1, 2023
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FairfaxCACity7,59827October 3, 2019July 1, 2020Food Vendors (restaurant, private school, bar, grocery store, deli, bakery, food service establishment, food truck, itinerate restaurants, pushcart, farmers market- selling prepared food)NoYes- plates, cups, utensilsNoNoNoNO - Reusable foodware. “Reusable Foodware” means all foodware, including plates, bowls, cups, trays,
glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and utensils, that is manufactured of durable
materials and that is specifically designed and manufactured to be washed and sanitized
and to be used repeatedly over an extended period of time, and is safe for washing and
sanitizing according to applicable regulations. Disposable foodware that is composed entirely of aluminum is considered reusable foodware under this chapter.
$0.25 cup charge for non compostable cupsFood vendor YES- Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsCertified BPI compostables and fluorinated free accepted by the town's municipal compost faciity + aluminumIndividuals with disabilities exempt from cup charge and plastic straws available upon requestAll customers demonstrating, at the point of sale, a payment card or voucher
issued by the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 123275) of Chapter 1 of
Part 2 of Division 106 of the California Health and Safety Code and as amended, or an
electronic benefit transfer card (EBT) issued pursuant to Section 10072 of the California
Welfare and Institutions Code, shall be exempt from the Disposable Cup charge.		YESTown ManagerCity/ City Vendor purchasing- only compostable Ordinance No. 838- Single-Use Foodwarelink
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Los AngelesCACounty10,040,000April 19, 2022May 1, 2023 for eateries with permanent locations; November 1, 2023 for food trucks; May 1, 2024 for temporary food facilitiesEateries, food trucks, temporary food facilities (like farmers markets or community event organizers)NoYesNoNoNoNoNoN/AN/ACompostable or recyclableNoNoLA CountyAs a last resort, violations may be subject up to $100 per day per violation, up to a maximum of $1000 per yearLink
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PacificaCACity38,984Yes- plates, cups, utensils
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Palm SpringsCACity47,897July 8, 2021January 1, 2022Prepared Food Vendor" means any person or place that provides or sells Prepared Food within the City to the general public to be consumed on the premises or for take-away consumption. Prepared Food Vendor includes but is not limited to: a grocery store, supermarket, restaurant, fast-food restaurant, _drive-thru, cafe, coffee shop, snack shop, public food market, farmers market, convenience store, or similar place where prepared food is available for sale on the premises or for takeaway consumption, and any mobile store, food vendor, caterer, food truck, or similar mobile outletNoYesNoYes - Customers may provide their own reusable foodware for beverage and food service in accordance with the Califonia Food Health & Safety Code and County Code.NoNO- "Reusable" means products designed and manufactured to maintain its shape and structure and be materially durable to be washed and sanitized and to be used repeatedly over an extended period of time, and is safe for washing and sanitizing by mechanical and/or manual ware washing methods that meet the requirements of the California Retail Food Safety Code for cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils.NoYES- Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsAny Non-reusable Food Service Ware and Food Service Ware Accessories that are Compostable must meet the definition of Compostable in the ordinance and shall be free of added Fluorinated Chemicals.For single-use plastic straws, cups or containersNoYesCity code enforcement through police departmentExemptions available upon review and approvalOrdinance 2045 - Reusable Food Service Ware and Plastic Waste ReductionLink
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San AnselmoCACity12,58061November 20186/2019-phasedFood Vendors (restaurant, private school, bar, grocery store, deli, bakery, food service establishment, food truck, itinerate restaurants, pushcart, farmers market- selling prepared food)NoYesNoNoNoNO - Reusable foodware. “Reusable Foodware” means all foodware, including plates, bowls, cups, trays,
glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and utensils, that is manufactured of durable
materials and that is specifically designed and manufactured to be washed and sanitized
and to be used repeatedly over an extended period of time, and is safe for washing and
sanitizing according to applicable regulations. 		$0.25 cup chargeFood vendorYes- for brick and mortar, online and phoneCompostable (fluorinated chemical-free or BPI certified) aluminumProvide only upon request or have a small supply at a self-serve station, single use “plastic” straws, to accommodate any person’s access needs. There must be clear signage displaying “plastic straws are available upon request.”All customers demonstrating, at the point of sale, a payment card or voucher
issued by the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 123275) of Chapter 1 of
Part 2 of Division 106 of the California Health and Safety Code and as amended, or an
electronic benefit transfer card (EBT) issued pursuant to Section 10072 of the California
Welfare and Institutions Code, shall be exempt from the Disposable Cup charge.		YESTown planning director. Administrative citation.Exemptions in linkOrdinance No. 1136link
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San FranciscoCACity896,0474,415August 1, 2018January 1, 2020Event food vendorsYes - At least 100 timesSeparately, the law requires supermarkets to display, sell, and receive refillable bottles in six months following enactment of the new law. After three years these establishments must have at least 30% of the soft drinks on display for sale be refillables (compared to the 0% of refillables present in most supermarkets). These bottles, because they are reused 20 to 50 times, replace a huge amount of single-use plastic.NoYesNoYES - "Reusable Beverage Cup" means any vessel or container [or a Prepared Food beverage that is
specifically designed and manufactured [or repeated cleaning, disinfecting, and reuse at least I 00
times, and is dishwasher safe. 		Yes- 10% of drinks served at eventsN/AN/AYESrecyclable, min recycled content, compostableN/ANoYesThe Director is authorized to promulgate regulations, guidelines and forms and
to take any and all other actions reasonable and necessary to implement and enforce this Chapter. 		link link#2
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San Luis ObispoCACity47,402November 7, 2017March 1, 2018Anyone with a lease, contract, or permit to use city funds or hold events on city property or make purchases using City funds.NoNoNoNo bottled beverages allowed at indoor and outdoor events, or on city property. The use of reusable containers is required to serve beverages in sizes greater than 21 oz. City departmenrts required to increase the availability of refilling stations and drinking fountains.Link
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Santa Cruz CACounty273,21320199/8/2020Any person, business, event, food truck, or other entity, including both permanent and temporary facilities, which sells or provides hot or cold beverages in a single-use disposable cupNoNoNoYesNoNo$0.25 cup chargeFood vendorStraws, lids, utensils, and condiment packets, only on request.N/ANoYesNoNoThe Director shall have primary responsibloty for enforcement of this chapter and shall have authority to issue citations for violation of this chapter5.47 - Litter and Pollution Reduction - Single-use Disposable CupsLink
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Santa Cruz CACity64,522Jan. 14, 2020March 9, 2022 (Extended by year due to COVID-19)All food providers -- any vendor, business, organization, entity, group or individual, including food establishmentsNoNoNoYesYes - encouraged to provide a $0.25 credit for customers bringing reusable containers for to-go itemsNoMandatory $0.25 for disposable cups; Encouraged $0.25 take-out fee for containers, lids, straws, stirrers, and / or utensilsFood providerYes - straws, lids, cutlery, and to-go condiment packagesBiodegradable, compostable or recycleable products, unless there is no affordable alternative availableNoNoYesNoThe Director of Public Works, or the Director's desinee, shall be responsible for enforcing this chapter and shall have authority to issue citations for violations.6.48 - Environmentally Acceptable Food PackagingLink
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Santa RosaCACity179,701Jul. 20, 2021January 1, 2022Food Facilities, as described in the California Retail Food Code Section 113789.NoYesNoYesEncouraged- $0.25 cent credit to customers who bring reusable foodware (i.e. accessories, cups, containers)"Reusable Food Ware" menas food ware and/or food ware accessories including plates, bowls, cups, trays, glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups, utensils, etc. that are composed of durable materials and specifically designed and manufactured to be washed and sanitized and to be used repeatedly over an extended period of time, and are safe for washing and sanitizing according to applicable regulations.Encouraged $0.25 accessories chargeBusinessYes - Affirmative request across all point of sale platformsA food facility or a takeout food delivery service may include lids, spill plugs, and sleeves without request for non-reusable cups for delivery YesNoThe City Manager or their designeeFile #: 21-0356Link
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Vancouver, BCCanadaCity675,2184,860Nov. 2019Apr 22, 2020 - utensils upon request; Jan. 21, 2022 cup chargeBusiness licence holdersNoNoNoYesNoNo definitionMinimum $0.25 disposable cup charge; minimum fee of $0.15 for paper shopping bags and $1 for new reusable shopping bags in 2022
Increase minimum fees to $0.25 per paper shopping bag and $2 per new reusable shopping bag in 2023		Business licence holdersYES - spoon, fork, knife, or chopsticksNot specifiedYES - Businesses are required to stock flexible plastic straws, individually wrapped in paper to ensure that customers who are unable to drink without a straw, or have difficulty drinking, can safely consume beverages and nutrition.
Anyone who asks for a flexible plastic straw should receive one. People are not required, and should not be asked, to provide any medical information to prove their need.		NoNo​​​​​​​If a business is found to be out of compliance with the foam, plastic straw and utensil by-laws, initial City actions will focus on education, outreach and support to help them comply. Staff will be using discretion and enforcement will be reserved for cases of deliberate and harmful non-compliance after all outreach and education efforts have been exhausted.
Following these initial actions, increasing levels of enforcement may be used to address non-compliant operators. Non-compliant business license holders may be issued tickets that can lead to fines of up to $500 per offence. Business license holders with repeat offences may be subject to prosecution and face provincial court issued fines of up to $10,000 per offence.		Starting with the 2023 business licence renewal, report the number of single-use cups distributed in the past 12 months at each licensed location when they renew their annual business licence
The cup reporting requirement is waived for each business location participating in a reusable cup-share program. This is intended to encourage food vendors to participate in reusable cup- share programs.		Single-Use Item Reduction Strategylink + Link
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WatsonvilleCACity53,800July 201901/01/2020All retail food providers and retail food establishementsNoEncouraged, plus a $0.10 "to-go" feeNoYesNo"Reusable" shall mean designed or intended for more than a single use or a few uses, and intended for reuse, in contracts to disposableAny person who sells or provides hot or cold beverages in a single-use cup shall charge an additional $0.10 for each cup. Sellers shall not waive or absorb such chargesN/AYes - StrawsCompostable itemsN/AYesNoNoCity DirectorN/ASingle-use Food Service Ware Standards, Environmentally Acceptable Products, and Litter Reduction Link
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