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DC Bag Law

DC Bag Law. Presented by Kate Judson Environmental Protection Specialist Stormwater Management Division District Department of the Environment. US China Greener Consumption. How the law came about. Anacostia River Clean Up & Protection Act (“Bag Law”).

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DC Bag Law

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  1. DC Bag Law Presented by Kate Judson Environmental Protection Specialist Stormwater Management Division District Department of the Environment US China Greener Consumption

  2. How the law came about

  3. Anacostia River Clean Up & Protection Act (“Bag Law”) All District retailers that sell food or alcohol must charge a 5¢ fee for each paper or plastic disposable bag.

  4. Intent of the law To change behavior vs. generate revenue.

  5. Exemptions • Package bulk items (i.e. nuts, candy, grains, etc.) • Contain or wrap “leaky” foods or items where dampness may be a problem • Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods

  6. Inspection and Enforcement Process

  7. Where does the nickel go? • Businesses retain $.01 OR $.02 if there is a reusable bag rebate. • Fees deposited into special purpose fund, administered by DDOE.

  8. Projects funded by the law

  9. Projects funded by the law

  10. Outreach • DDOE focused on outreach efforts during the first year after the law took effect.

  11. Is the law working? • 80% of DC residents have reduced their usable of disposable bags since the law took effect. • Residents estimate using 4 bags a week today vs. 10 bags a week before the law took effect.

  12. Contact Kate Judson Bag Law Program Manager Stormwater Management Division 202-407-1227 kate.judson@dc.gov

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