Proposed Single-Use Bag Ordinance
The City of Richmond will propose a Single-Use Bag Ordinance that will (1) prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic bags at point of sale; and (2) require retail establishments to charge 5-10 cents to customers for each paper bag distributed at point of sale. The ordinance will apply to all retail establishments except restaurants. This includes department stores, clothing stores, liquor stores, book stores, specialty stores, drug stores, convenience stores, etc. The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) completed an Environmental Impact Report for West County cities, including Richmond in March 2013. Richmond’s ordinance first reading is scheduled for the June 4, 2013, City Council meeting. The proposed effective date of the ordinance is January 1, 2014. Access the proposed Single-Use Bag Ordinance [http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=2396] .
Proposed Food Ware Ordinance Revisions
The City of Richmond’s Food Ware Ordinance prohibits the distribution of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) foodware by restaurants and other food providers. City staff will propose an expansion of the food ware ordinance to prohibit the retail sale of polystyrene foam products. This will prohibit the sale of polystyrene foam cups, bowls, coolers, and other polystyrene foam products in Richmond stores. The proposed revisions also call for enforcement procedure and other technical revisions. The ordinance first reading is scheduled for the June 4, 2013, City Council meeting. The proposed effective date of the ordinance is January 1, 2014. Access the proposed revisions to the Food Ware Ordinance [http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=1824] .
Contact
Please contact (510) 621-1554 with any questions.
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