Politics & Government

Should Glendale City Council Ban Plastic Bags?

Grocery stores in unincorporated areas of La Crescenta and Montrose began aplastic bag ban in 2011. Glendale City Council could approve an ordinance to ban plastic bags.

Grocery stores in Montrose and La Crescenta that are incorporated in the City of Glendale could soon see a plastic bag ban, according to media reports. 

Glendale City Council unanimously supported the new law on Tuesday and could approve it on Jan. 22, according to the Glendale News-Press

Glendale's proposed law would ban plastic at stores, including farmers markets and all city-sponsored events, or any event held on city property, The News-Press reported.  

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Cordon's Ranch Market in Montrose removed its plastic bags following Jan. 1, 2013. 

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