Sec. 19-70. - Required compostable or recyclable disposable food service ware.

On and after January 1, 2022:

(a)

All food providers utilizing any disposable food service ware shall use, when such products are commercially available, a compostable product that is accepted at local compost facilities or a recyclable product.

(b)

All county facilities and departments using any disposable food service ware shall use compostable or recyclable disposable food service ware when such products are commercially available.

(c)

County contractors and lessees using any disposable food service ware shall use compostable or recyclable disposable food service ware when using or operating county facilities, and while performing under a county contract or lease.

(d)

All food providers shall provide straws, lids, cutlery, and to-go condiment packages only upon specific request by customers.

(e)

All food providers are encouraged to provide twenty-five-cent credit to customers bringing their own reusable containers for to-go items.

(f)

All food providers are encouraged to charge a 'take out fee' of twenty-five cents ($0.25) for disposable cups, lids, straws, and/or utensils. This fee is intended to offset the potential cost difference of compostable or recyclable food service ware.

(Ord. No. 6355, § I(Exh. A), 9-21-2021)