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4/2/2022 - NJ Ban on Plastic Bags & Foam Food Service Products Takes Effect May 4.

NJ Ban on Plastic Bags & Foam Food Service Products 

Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products.

Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2,500 square feet, which may only provide or sell reusable carryout bags. 

For additional information visit BagUpNJ.com

BUSINESS COMPLIANCE.  For information on business compliance with the ban on plastic bags and polystyrene foam food service products visit the official New Jersey Business Action Center.