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*Statewide Legislation Branford Darien Fairfield Glastonbury Greenwich Guilford Hamden Mansfield Middletown New Britain New Canaan Norwalk Stamford Weston Westport
| *Statewide Legislation |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 7/1/2021 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements 40 percent recycled content and be 100 percent recyclable. |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements ??Please reuse and recycle this bag.? |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information STORES AFFECTED: ZUMIEZ #231, 247, 248, 251, 268, 342, 356, 357, 541, 708, American Museum of Tort Law, Grannick's Pharmacy, Soxxy THE $0.10 FEE IS IN EFFECT RIGHT NOW. 7/1/21 - NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC BAGS AT ALL |
| Updated as of 7/29/2021 |
| Branford |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2020 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements |
| Additional Information find ordinance |
| Updated as of 1/14/2020 |
| Darien |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2020 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements a bag that contains no old growth fiber and a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content, and is 100% recyclable. |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag that is designed and manufactured for multiple reuses and meets or exceeds all of the following requirements: (a) Does not contain lead, cadmium or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts; (b) Has a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, which for purposes of this Ordinance means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125 times over a distance of at least 175 feet, or if it is made from plastic, has a minimum thickness of 12 Mil; (c) Is washable; |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements Has printed on the bag, or on a tag that is permanently affixed to the bag, the name of the manufacturer and the location (country) where the bag was manufactured. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, a reusable bag does not include any plastic bag which is less than 12 Mil thick. |
| Additional Information stores under 10,000 square feet will still be able to offer the bags until January 2021. stores over 10,000 square feet will charge 10 cents for compliant paper bags, while stores under 10,000 square feet are exempt from ever having to charge 10 cents for compliant paper bags. |
| Updated as of 7/16/2019 |
| Fairfield |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 2/1/2020 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements Contains no old growth fiber; Is 100% recyclable; Contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Conspicuously displays the phrase "reusable" and "recyclable" on the outside of the bag and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and that is made of 1) cloth, fiber, or other machine-washable fabric, and/or 2) durable plastic that is at least 12.0 mils (thousandths of an inch) thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information |
| Updated as of 1/20/2020 |
| Glastonbury |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 7/1/2020 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements (I) contains no old growth fiber, I (2) is I 00% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content, |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse, can be cleaned or disinfected and is made of cloth, fabric, or durable plastic that is at least 6 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information |
| Updated as of 7/16/2019 |
| Greenwich |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 9/12/2018 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements contains no old-growth fiber and a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled material and is 100% recyclable |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements The word “recyclable” must be printed in some manner on the outside of the bag, along with the name and location of the manufacturer and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content |
| Fee Per Paper Bag No fee |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements either a bag made of cloth or other machine-washable fabric that has handles, or a durable plastic bag with handles that is at least 12 mil thick and is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 4/10/2018 |
| Guilford |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 1/1/2020 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements a bag that contains no old growth fiber and a minimum of forty percent (40%) post-consumer recycled content, is one hundred percent (100%) recyclable |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements has printed in a highly visible manner on the bag the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable", the name and location of the manufacturer, and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag of cloth or other material with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for long-term multiple reuse. If plastic, 12 mil thickness |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information |
| Updated as of 1/14/2020 |
| Hamden |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 9/12/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements contains no old-growth fiber and a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled material and is 100% recyclable |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Has printed in a highly visible manner on the bag the word "Reusable" and "Recyclable", the name and location of the manufacturer and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag specifically designed and manufactured for multiple re-use and is made of cloth or other fabric. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Mansfield |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 9/13/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements None Specified |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag specifically designed and manufactured for multiple re-use. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information Businesses shall not provide or make available any plastic checkout bag |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Middletown |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 10/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements (1) contains no old growth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content; |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information http://middletownct.gov/1033/Bring-Your-Own-Bag-Ordinance |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| New Britain |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 9/1/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements 100% recyclable, contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Conspicuously display the phrase "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that (1) is made of (a) cloth, fiber, or other machine washable fabric, or (b) durable plastic that is at least 12.0 mils (thousandths of an inch) thick, and (2) does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other toxic material |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None Specified |
| Additional Information |
| Updated as of 7/16/2019 |
| New Canaan |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 8/27/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements 100% recyclable |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements "Reusable" and "Recyclable" in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that: Is made of (a) cloth, fiber, or other machine washable fabric, (b) laminated material, or (c) durable plastic that is at least 6.0 mils (thousandths of an inch) thick, and does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other toxic material |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information Stores with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space will not be allowed to “sell, provide or distribute carryout bags made of paper” unless they are less than 600 cubic inches or are 100% recyclable with the words “reusable and recyclable,” conspicuously written on them, states the ordinance. |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Norwalk |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 7/8/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements 100% recyclable, contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Conspicuously display the phrase "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that (1) is made of (a) cloth, fiber, or other machine washable fabric, or (b) durable plastic that is at least 12.0 mils thick, and (2) does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other toxic material. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Stamford |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 5/3/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements 100% recyclable, contains at least 40% PCR |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Conspicuously display the phrase "Please Recycle This Bag" or a substantially similar phrase |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth, fiber, other machine washable fabric, or durable plastic that is at least 12 mils thick |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Weston |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 3/6/2019 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements a paper bag with or without handles that is 100 percent recyclable and contains at least 40% post-consumer recycled content (except that an eight pound or smaller paper bag shall contain a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content). Bag must contain no old growth fiber and must be FSC certified. |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements visibly displays both the word "recyclable" and “reusable” on the outside of the bag and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag $0.10 |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or other washable fabric, and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 4.0 mils thick. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 5/31/2019 |
| Westport |
| Status Approved |
| Enforcement Date 3/1/2009 |
| Stores Affected All business establishments |
| Paper Bag Requirements Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of post consumer recycled content |
| Paper Bag Printing Requirements Displays the words "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag. |
| Fee Per Paper Bag None Specified |
| Later Fee Increase None Specified |
| Reusable Bag Requirements A bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either made of cloth or other fabric, or made of durable plastic that is at least 2.25 millimeters thick. |
| Reusable Bag Printing Requirements None specified |
| Additional Information N/A |
| Updated as of 9/28/12 |