Plastic bag ban repeal and countywide plastic program
Repeal of the city's disposable plastic bag prohibition (Chapter 8.36) before its January 1, 2022 start, in favor of a countywide plastic waste program. The council repealed it 3-2 on December 7, 2021.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- City of Logan
Every hearing and vote
December 7, 2021 · City Council
Repeal of plastic bag ban, Ordinance 21-23
Approved · 3-2
Environmental Director Issa Hamud asked the council to repeal the disposable plastic bag prohibition set to start January 1, 2022, citing its effect on low-income families, the pandemic and difficulty of implementation, in favor of a countywide program. Council Member Amy Anderson wanted repeal or a deadline extension and favored fees to change behavior; López wanted the County's official position first; Chair Mark Anderson said the County had not yet decided. A first motion by Jensen failed for lack of a second. A second motion by Jensen, seconded by Mark Anderson, repealed chapter 8.36 on a 3-2 roll call. A student, Lacey, urged the council to keep the ban, citing microplastics research.
December 7, 2021 · City Council
Countywide plastic waste management program, Resolution 21-55
Approved · 5-0
The council supported a countywide program under which retailers either eliminate free single-use bags or use an approved recycling program, or provide bags only for a $0.10 per-bag fee the retailer keeps; businesses may also recycle plastic film with quarterly reports.