Greenfield Disposable Food Service Ware

Expanded polystyrene ban for food vendors, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable.

Details of regulation: Prohibits food providers from dispensing prepared food in any disposable food service ware that contains or utilizes polystyrene foam or otherwise sell, hand out, give away, distribute, or otherwise make available for public or customer use any disposable food service ware that contains polystyrene foam, unless exempted by this section. Disposable food service ware that contains or utilizes polystyrene foam is prohibited from use in all City facilities. This applies to all City contractors in the performance of City contracts and special events sponsored by the City. Exemptions include polystyrene foam coolers and ice chests used by food providers intended for reuse, emergency situations, and foods prepared or packaged outside the City of Greenfield.

Ordinances:

  1. No. 505 – Ordinance of the Greenfield Municipal Code Adding Chapter 8.52 Relating to the Use of Single-Use Carryout Bags at Retail Establishments and Chapter 8.54 Relating to the Use of Disposable Food Service Ware to Title 8 – Health and Safety – of the Greenfield Municipal Code.

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