The Polystyrene Ordinance, which goes into effect October 20, 2016, prohibits food establishments from dispensing prepared food or beverage in single-use disposable polystyrene containers.
To learn more and find alternatives, we encourage you to attend one of the two information sessions hosted by the Department of Public Works:
- Thursday July 28 2016, 10am-11am at Community Development Dept, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor
- Tuesday August 2 2016, 10am-11am at Community Development Dept, 344 Broadway, 2nd floor
RSVP by contacting Michael Orr (morr@cambridgema.gov or 617 349 4815). Visit CambridgeMA.Gov/PSOrdinance for more info and updates on the ordinance.
Polystyrene is a type of plastic and includes both expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, and rigid polystyrene, or all other #6 plastics. This includes but is not limited to single-use disposable plates, cups, bowls, trays and hinged or lidded containers, straws, cup lids, or utensils. Common examples of rigid polystyrene may include cold or hot cup lids, condiment cups, utensils, Solo® cups, or clamshell food service containers.