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Plan for the Ban - Carlsbad Plastic Bag Ban
The City of Carlsbad Plastic Bag Ban start February 1, 2025. We speak with City Councilor and Keep Carlsbad Beautiful Coordinator Mary Garwood about the new ordinance.
Key Points:
1) Two year trial - addressed by Council again in February 2027
2) Enforcement in the form of "friendly reminders" for some time
3) Re-usable bags available around the county for free
4) 10 cents can be charged by business for recoup non-plastic bag costs
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