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Statewide Legislationtop
Status Pending
Ordinance SB 2224
Notes Prohibits a manufacturer of plastic carryout bags from selling or offering to sell plastic carryout bags without first registering with Illinois EPA, paying a $500 registration fee, and label bags with manufacturer’s name. Requires bag manufacturers to develop and implement plans for the collection and recycling of plastic bags and plastic film. This Act would sunset Oct. 1, 2017. Currently referred to Assignments.
Updated January 13, 2016
Champaigntop
Status Inactive
Notes 2012 reviewing tax.
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Updated April 20, 2012
Chicagotop
Status Approved
Status Date 04/30/2014
Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary Requirements: Recyclable paper bag(s) means a paper bag that meets all of the following requirements: (1) contains no old growth fiber; (2) is one hundred percent (100%) recyclable overall and contains a minimum of forty percent (40%) post-consumer recycled material; (3) is capable of composting, consistent with the timeline and pecifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D6400 Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics; (4) is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in the county; (5) has printed on the bag the name of the manufacturer, the location (country) where the bag was manufactured, and the percentage of post-consumer recycled material used; and (6) displays the word “Recyclable” in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag.
Reusable Definition Reusable bag means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and meets all of the following 125 uses which, for purposes of this definition, means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds 125requirements: (1) has a minimum lifetime of times over a distance of at least 175 feet; (2) has a minimum volume of 15 liters; (3) is machine washable or is made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected; (4) does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts; (5) has printed on the bag, or on a tag that is permanently affixed to the bag, the name of the manufacturer, the country where the bag was manufactured, a statement that the bag does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts, and the percentage of postconsumer recycled material used, if any; and (6) if made of plastic, is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected Store means a retail establishment, other than an establishment set forth in Section 11-4-4010, that sells perishable or non-perishable goods, including, but not limited to, clothing, food and personal items, directly to the customer.
Comply Date 09/01/2015
Ordinance SO2014-1521
Notes 06/02/2014 Comply by dates for stores greater than 10k square feet is 09/01/2015, comply by dates for stores less than 10k square feet is 09/01/2016. 05/01/2014 Committee on the Health & Environmental voted to advance the city ordinance banning the use of plastic carryout bags mostly aimed at grocery stores. 06/25/2013: New proposal is currently being reviewed – see the included file for more information. Mandated Recycling Program Ordinance requires certain retailers to offer in store plastic bag recycling program.
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Updated May 19, 2014
Evanstontop
Status Approved
Status Date 07/28/2014
Plastic Summary Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements.
Paper Summary Requirements: Recyclable paper bag(s) means a paper bag that meets all of the following requirements: (1) contains no old growth fiber; (2) is one hundred percent (100%) recyclable overall and contains a minimum of forty percent (40%) post-consumer recycled material; (3) is capable of composting, consistent with the timeline and specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D6400 Standard Specification for Compostable Plastics; (4) is accepted for recycling in curbside programs in the county; (5) has printed on the bag the name of the manufacturer, the location (country) where the bag was manufactured, and the percentage of post-consumer recycled material used; and (6) displays the word “Recyclable” in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag.
Reusable Definition Reusable bag means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and meets all of the following 125 uses which, for purposes of this definition, means the capability of carrying a minimum of 22 pounds requirements: (1) has a minimum lifetime of times over a distance of at least 175 feet; (2) has a minimum volume of 15 liters; (3) is machine washable or is made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected; (4) does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts; (5) has printed on the bag, or on a tag that is permanently affixed to the bag, the name of the manufacturer, the country where the bag was manufactured, a statement that the bag does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts, and the percentage of postconsumer recycled material used, if any; and (6) if made of plastic, is a minimum of at least 2.25 mils thick.
Stores Affected
A retail establishment with a floor area whose square footage exceeds 10,000 feet, other than an establishment set forth in Section 8-25-4, which sells perishable or non-perishable goods, including but not limited to establishments operating under the following uses as defined in Section 6-18-3: Commercial Shopping Center, Food Store Establishment, …view more
Fees None
Comply Date 07/01/2015
Ordinance 66-0-14
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Updated July 30, 2014
Lake Countytop
Status Mandated Recycling Program
Notes Plastic Bag Bill to pilot a plastic bag recycling program.
Updated February 16, 2012
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