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No More Single Use Bags in Alameda County

 

All retail stores, eating establishments, and food delivery services are prohibited from using single-use plastic carryout bags at checkout, and the results have been great for our local environment!

To learn more about the ordinance, visit the Ordinance Overview or select from the following links:

 

 

For Shoppers:


 

Plastic bags are one of the most common litter items found in our waterways, and plastic pollution is a growing threat to oceans and marine life. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to break down or decompose, causing a cumulative litter problem. Shopping with reusable bags helps reduce litter and waste, protects creeks and the bay, and conserves natural resources. 

Thank you for doing your part!