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Ban On Polystyrene Food Packaging Passes In Contra Costa County
The ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers by vendors in unincorporated Contra Costa County will go into effect May 1, 2020.

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The ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers by vendors in unincorporated Contra Costa County will go into effect May 1, 2020.

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