Menlo Park Polystyrene Based Disposable Food Service Ware

Adopted San Mateo County’s ordinance by reference in August of 2012. Effective November 1, 2012.

Details of regulation: Adopting the San Mateo County Ordinance, food vendors and all City facilities and City contractors are prohibited from using polystyrene based disposable food service ware. Exemptions include undue hardship.

Ordinances:

  1. No. 984 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Menlo Park Adding Chapter 7.14 to Title 7 of the Municipal Code: Prohibition on the Use of Polystyrene Based Disposable Food Service Ware by Food Vendors.

Read more.