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A New Ordinance Affecting ALL SLO County Businesses and Non-Profits Using Polystyrene Begins April 9, 2021

Applies to:

• Food and beverage providers
• Non-profits, churches and clubs
• Stores and businesses which sell/offer goods, services, or merchandise utilizing “to-go” or “dine-in” food and beverage containers
• Contractors and event promoters who use “to-go” or “dine-in” food and beverage containers

Prohibited Materials Include:

• Clamshells, bowls, plates, utensils, trays, wrappers, platters, condiment containers, cartons, cups, drinkware, ice chests, shipping boxes, packing peanuts, straws, non-encapsulated marine devices or other packaging materials.

Accepted Materials Include: