Polystyrene Foam
August 28, 2024
South San Francisco City Council Meeting
Why
2 • 33 California municipalities
prohibit retail sale of
polystyrene foam including:
• San Francisco
• Palo Alto
• Los Gatos
• Los Altos
• Watsonville
• Capitola
• Richmond
Retail Polystyrene Foam Bans
3 • Chapter 8.72 Use of Disposable
Food Service Ware
• Prohibits food facilities from providing
polystyrene based disposable
foodservice ware when providing
prepared food
• Accessories must be compostable
when possible
• Accessories available upon request
Current Ordinance
4 • Amends ordinance to include
the prohibition of retail sale of
polystyrene based products
• Products include food ware
such as foam cups, plates,
bowls, lids, trays
• Effective Date of January 1,
2025
• Focus on education & outreach
Proposed Amendment
5 • Direct mailers to over 130
businesses
• Door-to-Door outreach in
Downtown and
Westborough business
centers
• Online Merchant Survey
6 Outreach
Polystyrene Foam
City of South San Francisco City Council Meeting
August 22, 2024
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