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The deadline for the plastic checkout bag ban is fast approaching and the City of Prince Albert wants to remind all residents to bring your own bag when you go shopping. Prince Albert's plastic retail checkout bag ban will be implemented starting October 12, 2021.
The bylaw to ban the bags has been in the works since the summer of 2019 when an online survey was conducted. Results indicated that 75% of respondents were in favour of the ban. Consultations with local grocery stores also indicated that many were already considering the change with Sobey's/Safeway implementing the change locally already.
"I'm glad to be back on track with this ban," said Mayor Greg Dionne. "We have a throw-away culture. This ban is a first step in what needs to be a rethinking of what we are producing and how much we are sending to the landfill. I know many people have found a second use for some of these plastic bags, but the truth is that many are ending up in our landfill and littered throughout our community."
The ban will apply to plastic bags (including biodegradable plastic) distributed at the checkout counter. There are a number of exceptions provided for in-store use of plastic bags such as items purchased in bulk.
Businesses will continue to be permitted to distribute paper and reusable bags for customers that may need them. The ideal scenario is for customers to regularly bring their own reusable bag, but paper can be an option if required.
Learn more about the plastic checkout bag ban on the City's website, www.citypa.ca/plastics.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Mayor Greg Dionne
(306) 953-4300
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