Updates On Oahu’s Plastics Ban

April 6, 2021

Here are some quick reminders that will help you adhere to Oahu’s plastics ban which went into effect April 1st, 2021. The following disposable plastic service ware items are now banned on Oahu:

Plastic Bags

Plastic bags

with handles

Plastic Cutlery

Plastic utensils

including forks, spoons, knives, and sporks
Baran

Baran

(plastic grass in sushi)

Plastic Straws

Plastic straws

and stirrers

What your business CANNOT do:

Red Check

Continue to provide any of the banned products to your customers.

Red Check

Purchase or restock any of the banned items.

Red Check

Provide cutlery and straws (including acceptable use items) to your customers without them asking.

What your business CAN do:

Green Check

Provide cutlery and straws to your customer upon request only. You may also create a self-service area.

Green Check

Purchase compostable non-petroleum-based straws and cutlery.

Green Check

Purchase acceptable use bags. Plastic bags WITH handles are banned. Plastic bags without handles may still be used as well as paper bags.

Green Check
Use handle-less plastic bags only when they contain food that creates condensation, such as hot or cold food and beverages.

Acceptable use products:

Compostable Cutlery

Compostable Cutlery

Given out upon request or in a self-service area only.

Compostable Or Paper Staws & Stirrers

Compostable Or Paper Straws & Stirrers

Given out upon request or in a self-service area only.

Handle-Less Plastic Bags

Handle-Less Plastic Bags*

(No 15 cent charge)

Tag Paper Bags

Tag Paper Bags

(No 15 cent charge)

Reusable Plastic Bags Greater Than 10 mils

Reusable Plastic Bags Greater Than 10 mils

(Must charge minimum 15 cents)
Reusable Cloth Or Washable Fabric Bags

Reusable Cloth Or Washable Fabric Bags

(Must charge minimum 15 cents)

Reusable Paper Bags

Reusable Paper Bags

(Must charge minimum 15 cents)

Recyclable Paper Bags

Recyclable Paper Bags

(Must charge minimum 15 cents)

* Handle-less plastic bags are only allowed when they contain food that creates condensation, such as hot or cold food and beverages.

Contact Your Account Manager