Delta to Prohibit Single-Use Plastic Bags and Foam Containers

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  The Delta Council is seen moving ahead with its proposed ban on single-use plastic bags and foam containers.

The Council has already given first, second and third reading to the bylaw that proposes the said ban. The final reading is scheduled for early next year. The ban will come into effect in six months from the final reading. However, fine on violation of the ban will take one year to come into effect.  

The motion, by Councilor Alicia Guichon, was passed by a unanimous vote upon the condition that necessary consultations with the Tsawwassen First Nation will be done ahead of the fourth reading.

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The draft bylaw aligns with the City of Surrey’s ban on single-use items as well as the draft regulations on use of single-use items by Metro Vancouver.

According to the bylaw, businesses will be allowed to offer customers with paper ore reusable bags by charging at least $0.25 and $0.20 per bag respectively. Customers would be allowed to use their own plastic bags. Certain bags such as bags for meat or frozen food, plants, prepared foods, bulk items, prescription drugs, printed materials, linens and laundry are exempted from the ban.

The bylaw will also prohibit businesses from providing prepared food in any container made of polystyrene foam.