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Middletown

Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Locations
Plastic Summary

No plastic allowed

Paper Summary

Recyclable paper bag means a paper bag with the following characteristics: (1) contains no old-growth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content; and (3) displays the words Reusable or Recyclable on the outside of the bag.

Reusable Definition

A reusable bag means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric.

Paper Bag Id Requirements
Yes
Stores Affected

Any for-profit, commercial enterprise including, but not limited to, retail stores, restaurants, pharmacies, convenience and grocery stores, liquor stores, seasonal and temporary businesses, food trucks and household goods stores. The term retail establishment does not include yard sales, tag sales, and/or other sales by residents at their homes.

Fees
$0.10 per paper bag
Comply Date
Ordinance
253-59

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