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Oak Park Ramps Up Bag Fees to End Plastic | Chicago News
Oak Park is doubling down on its plastic bag ban, hiking fees from 10 cents to 15 cents starting January first—and eventually eliminating plastic bags entirely by 2030. With annual increases planned through 2029 and paper bags costing 25 cents, the village aims to nudge residents toward reusables, despite past fee revenue and stalled usage reductions. SNAP users remain exempt, and free tote bags with pickup options are part of the push. While one trustee worries about environmental trade-offs and economic strain, officials see the phased approach as key to behavior change—with three years to…
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