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Borough Council approves advertising for Lansdowne plastic bag ban; vote expected in April
Summary
The Borough Council approved advertising the proposed plastic bag ban, with a council vote slated for April; if passed the ordinance could start June 1 and enforcement could begin in August. EAC members noted the ban reflects several years of community effort.
The Borough Council approved advertising for a proposed plastic bag ban that the council plans to vote on in April; if adopted the ordinance could take effect June 1 with enforcement beginning in August. The EAC noted the development during its March 19 meeting as a major nearby policy change that could affect local waste and retail practices.
Dale, speaking during the EAC recitation of council updates, said "the work of four years on the plastic bag ban may come to fruition," framing the council action as the culmination of sustained community effort. Members discussed continuing outreach and coordination with borough staff if the ordinance is placed on a final agenda.
Why it matters: a local ban would change single-use bag practices for Lansdowne retailers and residents and trigger implementation tasks such as public outreach and disposal guidance. The EAC flagged this item for continued monitoring ahead of the April council vote.
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