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Elmhurst council declines local ban on styrofoam food containers, opts to wait for state action
Summary
After extended debate over costs, enforcement and local leadership, the Elmhurst City Council voted 9–4 to accept a committee recommendation not to pursue a local ban on styrofoam food containers now and to await state legislation.
The Elmhurst City Council voted 9–4 on May 4 to accept a Public Affairs & Safety Committee recommendation not to adopt a local ban on styrofoam food containers at this time and instead to wait for pending state legislation.
The committee report, read into the record by Clerk Tamer, recommended delaying local action so restaurants statewide would face a uniform rule and to avoid disadvantaging local businesses. Alderman Brennan, who spoke for the committee, said the state timeline gives businesses long lead time and may be a…
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