§ 8.07.040. Biodegradable and compostable food service ware required.  


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  • A.

    All food vendors using any disposable food service ware shall use biodegradable or compostable disposable food service ware unless they can show an affordable biodegradable or compostable product is not available for a specific application. Food vendors are strongly encouraged to reuse food service ware in place of using disposable food service ware. In instances that food vendors wish to use a biodegradable or compostable disposable food service ware product that is not affordable, a food vendor may charge a "take out fee" to customers to cover the cost difference.

    B.

    All city facilities shall use biodegradable or compostable disposable food service ware unless they can show an affordable biodegradable or compostable product is not available for a specific application.

    C.

    City franchises, contractors and vendors doing business with the city shall use biodegradable or compostable disposable food service ware unless they can show an affordable biodegradable or compostable product is not available for a specific application.

(Ord. No. 13488, § 4, 5-15-2018)