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Alameda County Waste Management Authority

Reusable Bag Ordinance

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  • For Restaurants
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    • General Info for Shoppers
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    • Enforcement Overview
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Media Resources

News

  • November 14, 2017 - Editorial: Success! California’s first-in-the-nation plastic bag ban works
  • October 26, 2017 - Reusable Bag Law for Eating Establishments Begins November 1
  • May 18, 2017 - KQED - The California Report - Are Plastic Bag Bans Actually Helping the Environment?
  • April 24, 2017  - Expanded Reusable Bag Law Begins May 1

Media contact:

Jeff Becerra
Communications Manager, StopWaste
(510) 891-6549
jbecerra@stopwaste.org

About the Ordinance:

  • Ordinance Overview
  • FAQs for Retailers
  • Ordinance History

 

 

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Questions about the ordinance? We'd like to help consumers and businesses understand the requirements changes and receive assistance with compliance. Contact us by completing our online contact form, leaving a message for call back at 510-891-6575, or by email at bags@stopwaste.org.