Dates to Know / Implementation Dates
Thursday October 10, 2024 – Effective date
Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Implementation date
Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Per ordinance Sec 17-3: commercial establishments shall not distribute single-use plastic carry-out bags to any customer either at the commercial establishment, off site, or in conjunction with a delivery.
Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Per ordinance Sec 17-4 (a): retail establishments shall not distribute a non-recyclable paper bag to any customer either at the commercial establishment, off site, or in conjunction with a delivery.
Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Per ordinance Sec 17-7 (a): …and for six months thereafter, retail establishments that possess an egress towards the retail establishments parking lot, are required to post at all points of entry conspicuous signage informing customers that single-use plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags will no longer be distributed by the establishment as of the date the prohibition begins; explain what types of bags and purchases are impacted; and providing any other information the Township may require by regulation. See below section for signage resources.
Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Per ordinance Sec 17-7 (b): …and for six months thereafter, retail establishments are required to post at all points of sale conspicuous signage informing customers that single-use plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags will no longer be distributed by the establishment as of the date the prohibition begins; explain what types of bags and purchases are impacted; and providing any other information the Township may require by regulation. See below section for signage resources.
Wednesday April 9, 2025 – Per ordinance Sec 17-8 and 17-9: retail establishments shall not distribute single-use plastic straws or utensils, except upon request of the customer.