Key Dates
Second Phase of the State of Colorado Plastic Pollution law becomes effective
Starting January 1, 2024, large retail stores in Colorado will no longer be able to provide plastic bags for carryout and will charge a 10-cent fee for paper carryout bags used at checkouts and for pickup and delivery orders. Polystyrene (branded name Styrofoam) containers will no longer be available at restaurants, fast-food chains, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
First Phase of the State of Colorado Plastic Pollution law becomes effective
Starting January 1, 2023, large retail stores in Colorado will begin charging 10 cents for plastic and paper carryout bags used at checkouts and for pickup and delivery orders.
Fort Collins Disposable Bag Ordinance Goes Into Effect
Plastic bags will be banned at large grocers starting May 1 and a 10-cent fee will be charged for each paper bag.
Council approves amendments to the original Ordinance
Council approves amendments to the original Ordinance 026, 2022(External link) with Ordinance No. 019, 2022(External link). Including aligning with the State at a 10-cent fee per paper bag.
Fort Collins voters affirm the original Ordinance
Fort Collins voters affirm the original Ordinance 026, 2022(External link).
Council Passes the Disposable Bag Ordinance
Council Passes the original Ordinance 026, 2022(External link).