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Alameda County Waste Management Authority

Reusable Bag Ordinance

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Ordinance Documents

Full Ordinance Text
Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report - 2016
Expanded Reusable Bags Ordinance (2016)
Final Environmental Impact Report for Reusable Bag Ordinance - 2011

New: California's Statewide Bag Ban SB 1053

Starting January 1, 2026, most stores are prohibited from providing, distributing, or selling a bag to a consumer at the point of sale, except recycled paper bags for a minimum of 10 cents. Affected stores include most grocery stores, retail stores with a pharmacy, convenience stores, food marts, and liquor stores. Learn more about the law.

Order Postcards for your Store

If you would like us to mail you postcards for display to the point-of-sale, please email us at bags@stopwaste.org with the number you'd like and in which language(s) (English, Chinese, Spanish).

Contact Us

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.