Bloomfield Preps For NJ Ban On Single-Use Bags, Polystyrene Foam

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield is among the New Jersey towns getting ready for the rollout of a statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam in May.

The statewide ban will take effect on May 4. It will prohibit stores and restaurants from providing the above single-use items in an effort to help the environment. Read More: NJ Plastic Bag Ban Begins In May (What You Need To Know)

Additionally, grocery stores larger than 2,500 square feet will not be allowed to provide or sell single-use paper carryout bags. These stores will only be permitted to sell reusable bags to their customers. For more information on the new law, visit: https://www.nj.gov/dep/get-past-plastic/.

“In a short period of time businesses and consumers in Bloomfield and across the state will no longer be able to use these single-use items that we have grown accustomed to,” Mayor Michael Venezia said.

“It is our goal as a township to educate everyone about this change so it may occur as smoothly as possible for everyone,” Venezia said. “I implore the businesses in our community to make plans for this change now to limit any possible disruption to your business.”

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