January 01 2024

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. 

January 01 2023

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.

May 01 2022

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.

March 2022

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. 

April 2021

Fort Collins voters affirm the original Ordinance

Fort Collins voters affirm the original Ordinance 026, 2022(External link).

February 2021

Council Passes the Disposable Bag Ordinance

Council Passes the original Ordinance 026, 2022(External link).