Shrewsbury Is Bringing Back The Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw

SHREWSBURY, MA — Shrewsbury is bringing back its Plastic Bag Reduction bylaw.

The bylaw was introduced on July 1, 2017 to reduce the plastic bags used by shops and grocery stores. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Charlie Baker had temporarily "lifted" the ban as part of the order.

As of July 10, 2020, the Governor rescinded the order and municipalities that had a previous plastic ban in place, may now enforce it again.

Effective September 1, Shrewsbury’s plastic bag reduction bylaw will be enforced. Grocery and retail stores may continue to use plastic bags until August 31, 2020.