What are some exemptions?
  • Foods prepared or packaged outside the City then sold within the City. For example, an EPS egg carton could be sold at a grocery store, but an EPS meat tray packaged at that same grocery store would not be allowed. The grocery store would have to pack the meat in a non-EPS tray.
  • Products made from expanded polystyrene which are wholly encapsulated or encased by a more durable material. Examples include surfboards, life preservers, and craft supplies which are wholly encapsulated or encased by a more durable material, and coolers encased in hard plastic.
  • Financial Hardship or Practical Difficulty Exemption. Applications are available on the City website, and reviewed by the Public Works Director.
  • Public Health and Safety Exemption. Applications are available on the City website and reviewed by the Public Works Director.

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1. When does this ban go into effect?
2. Who does this ban affect?
3. What does the ban do?
4. What types of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products are prohibited by the ban?
5. What are some exemptions?
6. Are EPS products much cheaper than the alternatives?