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After a few introductory periods, Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban will be finalized on April 1st.
The past 6 months (since October 1st) served as the kickoff for businesses but functioned as an awareness, education, and warning period. Starting April 1, the City of Philadelphia will begin issuing violations with financial penalties for using non-compliant bags.
Notices will carry a minimum fine of $150, and each violation is subject to a separate fine.
Find more information and resources on Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban website.
The purpose of the plastic bag ban is to reduce the litter and waste from the 1 billion+ plastic bags used annually in the City, also clogging our waterways.
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