Main Elements
In November 2010, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance that prohibits the distribution of single use plastic carryout bags at certain stores in the County unincorporated area, and requires them to charge ten cents (10¢) for each paper bag provided to a customer.
Ordinance Documents
- Ordinance, as adopted [PDF, 366KB] | November 16, 2010
- Board Letter recommending adoption of Ordinance [PDF, 790KB] | November 16, 2010
- Environmental Impact Report [PDF, 50MB] | November 16, 2010
Affected Stores
Following are links to assist affected stores in the unincorporated County areas:
- Store FAQ page – Provides more information about the Ordinance
- Quarterly Report [PDF 193KB] – To be completed and submitted within 30 days after each quarter
- (NOTE: All monies collected for charging recyclable paper carryout bags are to be retained by the store. The County does not collect these monies.)
- Store Quarterly Reports page – Provides more information on reporting requirements
Paper Bag Minimum Requirements
- Contains no old-growth fiber
- 100 percent recyclable overall
- Contains a minimum of 40 percent postconsumer recycled material
- Capable of composting (consistent with the timeline and specifications of ASTM D6400)
- The following must be printed on the bag or on a tag that is permanently affixed to the bag:
- Manufacturer Name
- Country of Origin
- Percentage of postconsumer recycled material used
- The word “Recyclable” in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag
- Click here for resources to meet these requirements.