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Board adopts county ordinance banning expanded‑polystyrene food containers to implement state law
Summary
The Board approved an ordinance to implement Virginia’s 2021 ban on expanded‑polystyrene food service containers; the local ordinance adds a one‑year hardship exemption form and a $50 daily civil penalty for violations.
The board held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance to implement the Commonwealth’s ban on expanded‑polystyrene (EPS) foodservice containers. Director of Public Works Randy Hardman explained the ordinance mirrors state law, implements a one‑year hardship exemption process for vendors who can demonstrate economic hardship and creates a civil penalty of $50 per day for violations.
During discussion, board members raised questions about how the county will review and renew hardship exemptions and how the county will enforce compliance for small businesses. Hardman said the exemption would require proof of purchase dates and invoices and that repeated renewals would be scrutinized. The board passed the ordinance by voice vote.
