“Single-use foodware accessory” means a single-use foodware item that is provided alongside or with prepared food or beverage, including utensils, which are defined as forks, knives, spoons and sporks, chopsticks, condiment cups and packets, A-3 straws, stirrers, splash sticks and cocktail sticks.
“Single-use foodware accessory” does not include plates, cups, bowls, containers, wrappers, bags, or other single-use foodware that is used for holding or containing prepared food or beverages while they are being delivered, transported, or consumed. “Single-use plastic stirrer” means any device, which is intended for one-time use to mix beverages, and that is predominantly made of plastic derived from petroleum or a biologically based polymer.
“Single-use plastic stirrer” includes compostable and biodegradable petroleum or biologically-based polymer stirrers, but does not include stirrers that are made from non-plastic materials, such as paper, sugar cane, bamboo, etc. “Single-use plastic straw” means any tube, which is intended for one-time use for transferring a beverage from its container to the mouth of the drinker, and that is predominantly made of plastic derived from petroleum or a biologically based polymer. “Single-use plastic straw” includes compostable and biodegradable petroleum or biologically-based polymer straws, but does not include straws that are made from nonplastic materials, such as paper, sugar cane, bamboo, etc.
Allows for single-use plastic foodware and condiment containers only upon request.
Ordinance here. Effective 8/15/22.