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The City of Edmonton is introducing a Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw (20117). With the help of businesses and residents, we can reduce litter and waste sent to the landfill. 

Online resources

These resources (and more) in the business toolkit at edmonton.ca/SingleUse may help your business and customers prepare.

• Start by reviewing the online Bylaw Guide or Bylaw Guide Videos to learn more about the bylaw, its benefits, and steps you should take to prepare (or review the full bylaw here)

• Review the Sustainable Food Service Guide for help choosing more environmentally-friendly alternatives to Styrofoam, and find a local supplier

• Print posters and tent cards to help inform your customers about bylaw requirements

Bylaw requirements as of July 1, 2023

• Single-use plastic shopping bags can no longer be distributed

• • Businesses must charge at least 15 cents for paper shopping bags (increasing to 25 cents on July 1, 2024)

  • Businesses must charge at least $1 for new reusable shopping bags (increasing to $2 on July 1, 2024)

• Styrofoam cups, plates, bowls, containers, etc. can no longer be used

• Businesses may only provide accessories (like straws, condiment packets, cutlery and napkins) if a customer requests them

• • Accessories can also be provided at a self-serve station

• Businesses must have and follow a policy for accepting customers’ reusable cups

Thank you for taking steps to help reduce waste in Edmonton! If you have questions about the bylaw, please email singleuse@edmonton.ca.

edmonton.ca/SingleUse