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Aspen

Law Status
Approved
Status Date
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Plastic Summary

City-wide ban on plastic bags less than 2.25 mils with a 20-cent fee on plastic

Paper Summary

City-wide 20-cent fee on paper bags

Reusable Definition

A bag that is specifically intended for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber or other machine washable fabrics that is at least 2.25 mil. thick Has a minimum life of over 75 uses and can carry over 18 pounds.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
No
Stores Affected

Grocer. The term Grocer means a retail establishment or business located within Aspen City limits in a permanent building, operating year round, that is a full-line, self-service market and which sells a line of staple foodstuffs, meat, produce, household supplies, or dairy products or other perishable items. Grocer does not mean (a) Temporary vending establishment of fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and dairy. (b) Vendors at farmer’s markets or other temporary events. (c) Locations where foodstuffs is not the majority of sales for that business. (d) Locations where the facility is less than 3500 square feet.

Fees
Paper and Plastic Fee: $0.20 per bag
Comply Date
Ordinance
Title 13, Chapter 13.24
Law Text Details
Notes

This law was updated on 2023.

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