Ordinance Amendment
Saint Paul Code of Ordinance Chapter 236 - Environmental Preservation: Plastic Packaging is being amended. The current proposed draft language is in the process of being considered by the City Council. The final proposed language will be published by July 19, 2017. If approved, this ordinance is expected to take effect on October 1, 2018.
Background
Saint Paul Ordinance regulates food and beverage packaging to:
- Decrease the volume of landfill waste
- Minimize toxic by-products of incineration
- Make the waste stream less damaging to the environment
- Reduce the economic and environmental costs of waste management
- Create a more environmental city
In the current proposed draft language, all packaging that is considered to be environmentally acceptable will include returnable, reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging.
For more information on the proposed draft language, please click this link.
Violation
The Ramsey County District Court has been requested by the Council to amend Saint Paul's Fine Schedule to reflect the following:
- Section 236.07 - Each violation will be a petty misdemeanor, for which the fine will be $200.
Links
Below will include a list of links to more information about this ordinance:
Previous Proposed Amendments:
Chapter 236 Proposed Amendments 6-29-17 DRAFT
Meeting Notes and Presentations:
October 10, 2016 Meeting Notes
November 21, 2016 Meeting Notes
Research:
Eureka Recycling Comments on St. paul Sustainable To-Go
The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)
WestRock Packaging Presentation
Research - Marketing:
Eco-Cycle's Green Star Business Program
Research - Ordinances:
Sustainable to-go Minneapolis, MN Ordinance
Sustainable to-go Municipal Ordinance Comparison
Sustainable to-go Richmond, CA Ordinance
Sustainable to-go Saint Louis Park, MN Ordinance
Sustainable to-go San Jose, CA Ordinance
Sustainable to-go Santa Monica, CA Ordinance
Research - Packaging Partnership:
ACC City Partnerships for Saint Paul MN, Nov. 21, 2016
Joint Letter to Restaurants Education Program
LA PS Recycling Program Shelter Sign
Mayor's Briefing - 2013 Clean Community Contest Winners
New Website Helps Holiday Shopper Recycle Foam Packaging
Partnerships Talk MLevy ACC PFPG, Nov. 21
Proposal from the Baltimore City Department of Public Works
The Hawaii Partnership Project final version
Research - Small Business Success and Challenges:
Success Story: Children's Discovery Academy - Vadnais Heights
Success Story: French Meadow - St. Paul