Elgin’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect in June 2027

The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June ...

Elgin advances ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags at major retailers

The Elgin City Council voted Wednesday to advance a proposed ordinance banning single-use plastic bags at major retailers that, if passed, wouldn't take effect until June 2027.
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Can Ohio cities ban single-use plastic bags? Athens just found out

A state appeals court ruled the city of Athens can’t enforce its ban on single-use plastic bags. In 2023, the city of Athens voted to ban single-use plastic bags. But a state appeals court ruled in ...
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Elgin City Council moves to ban single-use plastic bags at large retailers

The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a ban on single-use plastic checkout bags at larger retailers. If approved, Elgin would be one of the only municipalities in the state ...

Elgin council wants more retailer input before voting on plastic bag ban

The Elgin City Council has deferred more discussion on an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags to get more business feedback.