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Alameda County Bag Ban

The Alameda County Waste Management Authority adopted its ordinance banning plastic bags and placing a 10 cent price requirement on paper and reusable bags in January of 2012. It has been expanded in 2016 to include all retail and eating establishments.

Documents

  • Other Resources

    Reusable Bag Ordinance webpage

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  • Existing Laws

    Ordinance 2012-2

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  • Existing Laws

    Ordinance 2016-2, amending original ban

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