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1. What types of containers are prohibited?

Single-use solid polystyrene plastic containers and polystyrene plastic foam containers (commonly referred to as Styrofoam) that are used for prepared food and beverages.

2. What types of polystyrene items are still allowed?

The following polystyrene items are not prohibited by this ordinance:

• A cooler or other container that is made of a polystyrene foam, that is intended for more than one use and that is enclosed by a solid plastic shell;
• A tray or container used solely to store, ship or otherwise transport an ingredient or food product that is not prepared food;
• Polystyrene plastic material that is used solely for packing or protecting items other than prepared food during storage, shipping or other transportation.

3. What is considered prepared food?

Food or a beverage that a person may consume immediately or without the need for additional preparation.

4. What type of businesses must comply?

Retail food and beverage establishments, including full service restaurants, limited service restaurants, fast food restaurants, food carts, bars, coffee and tea shops, grocery stores, convenience stores, hotels and motels, caterers, and food service contractors.