Event Name:
Have You Heard of the City's Plastic Bag Ban?
Event Type(s):
Member Event
Description:
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE CITY’S PLASTIC BAG BAN?
On January 1, 2020, Albuquerque’s Clean and Green Retail Ordinance will take effect throughout the city. The new law aims to improve our environment by curbing the distribution of single-use plastic bags. Below are some key facts for your business.
What businesses are affected by the Ordinance?
All businesses within Albuquerque's city limits except for food service establishments, food banks, and dry cleaners. Most retail establishments are subject to the new Ordinance including the following stores:
Which plastic bags are banned?
Any single-use plastic bag for the purpose of carrying products from the point of sale. This includes compostable bags and all plastic bags less than 2.25 mils thick.
Are retailers allowed to use existing stocks of plastic bags after January 1, 2020?
No, retailers are required to clear stocks prior to the Ordinance taking effect
Help us reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Learn more at cabq.gov/solidwaste
TRES PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES SOBRE LA NUEVA ORDENANZA PARA SU NEGOCIO
El 1 de enero de 2020, entrará en vigencia en toda la ciudad la Ordenanza de Albuquerque para vendedores minoristas Clean and Green Retail Ordinance. Esta nueva ley tiene la finalidad de mejorar nuestro medioambiente al reducir la distribución de bolsas de plástico desechables.
¡Ayúdenos a reducir, reusar y reciclar!
Puede encontrar más información en cabq.gov/solidwaste
On January 1, 2020, Albuquerque’s Clean and Green Retail Ordinance will take effect throughout the city. The new law aims to improve our environment by curbing the distribution of single-use plastic bags. Below are some key facts for your business.
What businesses are affected by the Ordinance?
All businesses within Albuquerque's city limits except for food service establishments, food banks, and dry cleaners. Most retail establishments are subject to the new Ordinance including the following stores:
- Grocery
- Department
- Hardware
- Liquor
- Convenience
- Gift
- Thrift
- Book
- Clothing
- Other retail stores and vendors
Which plastic bags are banned?
Any single-use plastic bag for the purpose of carrying products from the point of sale. This includes compostable bags and all plastic bags less than 2.25 mils thick.
Are retailers allowed to use existing stocks of plastic bags after January 1, 2020?
No, retailers are required to clear stocks prior to the Ordinance taking effect
Help us reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Learn more at cabq.gov/solidwaste
TRES PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES SOBRE LA NUEVA ORDENANZA PARA SU NEGOCIO
El 1 de enero de 2020, entrará en vigencia en toda la ciudad la Ordenanza de Albuquerque para vendedores minoristas Clean and Green Retail Ordinance. Esta nueva ley tiene la finalidad de mejorar nuestro medioambiente al reducir la distribución de bolsas de plástico desechables.
- ¿Qué empresas afecta esta Ordenanza?
- Tiendas de comestibles
- Tiendas por departamento
- Ferreterías
- Licorerías
- Tiendas de conveniencia
- Tiendas de ropa
- ¿Qué bolsas de plástico se prohíben?
- ¿Se permite que, después del 1 de enero de 2020, los vendedores usen las bolsas de plástico que ya tienen en existencia?
¡Ayúdenos a reducir, reusar y reciclar!
Puede encontrar más información en cabq.gov/solidwaste
Event Date:
1/1/2020
Event Time:
12:00 AM - 11:00 PM MST
Location:
Contact Person:
Diane Wikler
(phone: 761-8134)
(phone: 761-8134)
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