City Gives Free Reusable Bag to Residents

From Newark.org

In order to save valuable natural resources, reduce litter, and reduce the cost to the public of litter cleanup, a new countywide ordinance has been adopted by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority to promote the use of reusable bags in place of single-use plastic carryout bags.

Plastic bags are one of the most common litter items found in our creeks, storm drains and streets — but one reusable bag can replace more than 600 single-use bags over its lifetime.

Newark residents may pick up a FREE reusable bag from the Public Works Counter at City Hall, located on the first floor at 37101 Newark Blvd. Limit one per household. 

Reusable bags are available on a first come, first served basis from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:

Tuesday, December 18th
Wednesday, December 19th
Thursday, December 20th

Beginning January 1, 2013, stores in Alameda County that sell packaged foods and/or alcohol – including most grocery stores, minimarts, convenience stores, liquor stores, and pharmacies – will no longer provide customers with single-use bags at checkout.

Bags made of recycled paper or reusable bags may be available for a minimum price of 10 cents per bag. Consumers may bring any type of bags from home they wish – and are strongly encouraged to do so! 

Learn more at ReusableBagsAC.org.

Editor's note: The Newark Chamber of Commerce is also distributing a free Allied Waste Services reusable bag beginning Jan. 2, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Newark Community Affairs Officer Laurie Gebhard. Residents who would like a bag from the Newark Chamber of Commerce is asked to call 510-744-1000.

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