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Plastic Bag and Single-use Polystyrene Containers Ban Goes into Effect on Jan. 1, 2020 in Unincorporated Bernalillo County

Beginning Jan.1, 2020, retailers in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside the city limits of Albuquerque and the village limits of Tijeras and Los Ranchos, will be required to stop providing plastic single-use carryout bags and single-use polystyrene containers to customers.

Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Container Ban FAQs

Read frequently asked questions and get more information on the ordinance set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

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To work with and serve the residents of Bernalillo County through programs designed to preserve and protect public health and safety, and improve the built environment, by administering land use, building, planning, and health protection regulations in a fair and consistent manner.

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