Pacific Grove Food Packaging

Expanded polystyrene ban, requirement that all takeout food packaging be recyclable or compostable. Title 11, Chapter 11.99 of Municipal Code.

Details of regulation: Food providers within the city may not provide prepared food in any disposable food service ware that contains polystyrene foam. Disposable food service ware that contains polystyrene foam is prohibited from use in all city facilities. City contractors in the performance of city contracts and special events promoters may not provide prepared food in disposable food service ware that contains polystyrene foam. Exemptions include undue hardship, foods prepared or packaged outside the city, and polystyrene foam coolers and ice chests intended for reuse.

Municipal Code:

  1. Title 11 Health, Safety and Environment. Chapter 11.99 Food Packaging. Section 11.99.020 Prohibited disposable food service ware (Ordinance 08-010).

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