Plastic Checkout Bag Prohibition Resumes July 14, 2020

Press release from the Town of Mansfield:

July 9, 2020

July 9, 2020 – The Mansfield “Bring Your Own Bag” Ordinance will resume effective Tuesday, July 14, 2020. On the 14th, Mansfield businesses will no longer be allowed to issue plastic checkout bags to their customers. This includes grocery stores, department stores, hardware stores, pharmacies, liquor stores, restaurants, catering trucks and convenience stores. Customers will still have access to produce and product bags, dry cleaner bags and trash bags. Paper checkout bags are still permissible, but some stores may elect to charge for them.

For more information about the ordinance, please visit http://www.mansfieldct.gov/1586/Reusable-Bag-Campaign.

About the Town of Mansfield
Mansfield is a vibrant, diverse, and caring community that offers its residents and visitors unique cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Known for its excellent public schools, community-wide events, inclusive and efficient government, parks and preserves, protected open spaces, and agriculture, the town is home to the main campus of the University of Connecticut. Principles of sustainability guide zoning and development, preserving the Town’s historic character and providing for economic vitality. Come and enjoy the beauty and historic traditions than Mansfield has offered for more than 300 years.

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