Millbrae Sustainable Food Service Ware Ordinance

Polystyrene ban, requirement that all plastic takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable.

Details of regulation: Food vendors are prohibited from providing prepared food to customers in foam polystyrene or solid polystyrene disposable food service ware. No foam polystyrene or solid polystyrene disposable food service ware shall be used in any City facilities. No City department or agency will purchase or acquire foam polystyrene or solid polystyrene disposable food service ware for use at City facilities. All individuals, entities or organizations using City facilities for public or private events shall comply with the requirements in this chapter.

Ordinances:

1. No. 717 Sustainable Food Service Ware Ordinance – An Ordinance to Add Chapter 6.40 to the Millbrae Municipal Code Prohibiting the Use of Polystyrene Foam and Solid Disposable Food Service Ware and Requiring the Use of Biodegradable, Compostable, Reusable or Recyclable Food Service Ware by Food Vendors in the City.

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