Presentation - DYK Reusable Bags.ppt [Compatibility Mode]
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Town of Los Gatos
Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus
Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Ordinance
•Effective February 3, 2014
•Applies to retail and grocery stores except for restaurants,
non-profit charitable thrifts and food pantries.
•Retail stores may provide a recycled paper bag or reusable
bag for 10 cents per bag.
•Customers may bring a reusable bag when shopping to
avoid the bag charge.
•Stores keep the 10 cent bag charge, and can exempt
customers paying with WIC, CalFresh, SNAP or other food
stamp cards.
•Protective bags (without handles) may be provided at no
charge for meat, produce, prescriptions, greeting cards or
bulk items.
Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus
Single-Use Carry-Out Bag Ordinance
For More Information:
www.LosGatosCA.gov/ReusableBags
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ReusableBags@LosGatosCA.gov
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Or call: 408-354-6834
Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus