Camden County Government: NJ's Ban On Plastic Carryout Bags & Polystyrene Foam In Stores, Grocery Stores & Food Service Businesses

Press release from the Camden County Government:

August 09, 2021

Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2500 square feet, which may only provide or sell reusable carryout bags. After November 4, 2021, plastic straws may be provided only upon the request of the customer.

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This press release was produced by the Camden County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.