We are committed to reaching our Zero Waste goals, where no materials are landfilled, but instead are fully recycled, repaired or reused. One important way to accomplish this goal is to shift entirely to reusable bags. In an effort to encourage reusable bag use, most cities and towns require retailers to charge 5 or 10 cents for a paper bag. Studies show that the higher the paper bag fee, the greater the reduction in paper bag use.
If your town is not listed below, contact your MCEP representative to see how you can help get a plastic bag ban adopted in your town.