Portola Valley

Polystyrene ban (San Mateo County ordinance). Effective October 25, 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.

Municipal Code:

  1. Title 8 – Health and Safety. Chapter 8.04 – County Codes Adopted. Section 8.04.040 – Chapter 4.107 of county code adopted – Sanitation and health (Ord. 2012-395).

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