Roseville considering ban on foam take-out containers
Roseville is considering a ban on foam to-go containers, similar to those in other cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and St. Louis Park; it will hold community conversations on the idea on May 6 and June 24. Roseville, California, is considering a ban on foam take-out containers for restaurants and other establishments. The proposed ordinance would reduce the use of non-recyclable plastic foam like Styrofoam, reduce PFAS in the waste stream, and support state and local environmental goals. The draft ordinance would apply to restaurants, gas stations, food trucks, grocery stores, convenience stores and schools. It would be enforced based on complaints, with a system to educate businesses and adapt the ordinance as needed before enforcement kicks in. Other metro cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and St. Louis Park, have passed similar ordinances.
Published : a month ago by Greta Kaul, Star Tribune in Environment
Roseville is considering requiring restaurants and other establishments to use recyclable or compostable to-go containers.
City staff say the ordinance would reduce the use of non-recyclable plastic foam like Styrofoam; reduce PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in the waste stream, and support state and local environmental goals.
The draft ordinance would apply to restaurants, gas stations, food trucks, grocery stores, convenience stores and schools, according to the city. It would be enforced based on complaints, with a system to educate businesses and adapt the ordinance as needed before enforcement kicked in.
Other metro cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and St. Louis Park, have passed similar ordinances.
The city is hosting community conversations about the proposed ordinance on May 6 and June 24.