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Washington
State | City | Status | Fees | Plastic Summary | Paper Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington |
Pending |
until 12/31/2025- $0.08 for reusable and paper. After 1/1/2026 $0.08 for paper and $0.12 for reusabl |
Requirements:
4.00mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Details:
2.25 mil until 12/31/2025 and then starting 1/1/2026- 4.0 Mil |
Details:
"Recycled content paper carryout bag" means a paper carryout 16 bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer that meets the requirements in section 3(6)(a) of this act. | |
Washington | Bainbridge Island |
Approved |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Specific Id Requirements |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW
Details:
Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. | |
Washington | Bellingham |
Approved |
Paper Tax: $0.05 per bag. |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Details:
Recyclable |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW |
Washington | Bremerton |
Approved |
Fee: $0.08 for reusable & paper bags |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness |
Requirements:
40% Min PCW
Details:
Recycled paper carryout bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a store to a customer at the point-of-sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1) Has a material weight of larger than eight-pounds and contains an average of40% post-consumer recycled materials; 2) Is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in a majority of households that have access to curbside recycling programs in the City; 3) Is capable of composting in a commercial composting facility; and 4) Is clearly labeled with the minimum percentage of post-consumer content. |
Washington | Edmonds |
Approved |
None |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Specific Id Requirements |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW |
Washington | Ellensburg |
Approved |
Paper Fee: $0.05 per bag |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Specific Id Requirements |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW
Details:
Recyclable paper bag means a paper bag that has a manufacturer's stated capacity of oneeighth barrel (882 cubic inches) and meets the following requirements: 1. Contains at least forty percent post-consumer recycled content; 2. Is one hundred percent recyclable; and 3. Displays the minimum percent of post-consumer content on the outside of the bag. |
Washington | Everett |
Approved |
Paper Fee: $0.05 per bag |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Specific Id Requirements |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW
Details:
Paper bag must have a manufacture's stated capacity of one-eighty barrel (882 cubic inches) or larger. No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
Washington | Friday Harbor |
Approved |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness |
Requirements:
20% Min PCW
Details:
Recycled paper bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1. Except as provided in subsection (B)(2) of this section the bag contains a minimum of 40 percent postconsumer recycled materials; 2. An eight-pound capacity or smaller bag contains a minimum of 20 percent postconsumer recycled materials; 3. The bag is recyclable; and 4. Printed on the paper carryout bag is the minimum percentage of postconsumer content. | |
Washington | Gig Harbor |
Approved |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW
Details:
Recycled paper bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale that meets all of the following requirements: 1. the bag contains a minimum of 40 percent postconsumer recycled materials; 3. The bag is recyclable in the curb side recycling program; and 4. Printed on the paper carryout bag is the minimum percentage of postconsumer content. | |
Washington | Issaquah |
Approved |
$0.05 fee on large single use paper bags |
Requirements:
2.25mil Min Plastic Bag Thickness
Specific Id Requirements |
Requirements:
100% Min Recyclable
40% Min PCW |
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