These Wawa Stores In Union County Are Giving Away Free Reusable Bags

UNION COUNTY, NJ — As New Jersey will ban the use plastic bags beginning on Wednesday for all retailers, Wawa is giving away free reusable bags to all of its customers while supplies last.

Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, every Wawa store in Union County will be giving away 1,000 free reusable bags Wawa’s 272 New Jersey stores will distribute a total of almost 272,000 free reusable bags to customers throughout the state.

Here are the Wawa stores in Union County that will be participating:

• Cranford Wawa: 500 N Ave E
• Springfield Wawa: 685 Morris Tpke
• Rahway Wawa: 280 St Georges Ave
• Plainfield Wawa: 1470 South Ave
• Elizabeth Wawa: 595 Spring St
• Roselle Wawa: 1187 E St Georges Ave

As part of its "Skip the Bag for Good" initiative, Wawa is working to educate both customers and store associates on the new legislation, as well as the impact that single-use plastic bags have on the environment and the benefits of reusable bags.

For more information on the initiative, visit www.wawa.com.

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