Illinois HB2544 imposes a $0.10 fee on single-use foodware used by customers at retail establishments.

Illinois HB2544, known as the Single-Use Foodware Reduction Act, introduces a $0.10 fee on each item of single-use foodware used by customers at retail establishments. The fee applies to items like forks, spoons, and napkins, but excludes items like straws and beverage lids. The fee is to be borne by the customer and will be separately stated on the receipt. Revenue from the fee will be allocated to various programs, including household hazardous waste collection, education programs to reduce contamination, and grants to encourage market development for reuse, recycling, and composting.

Illinois HB2544 imposes a $0.10 fee on single-use foodware used by customers at retail establishments.

Illinois HB2544, known as the Single-Use Foodware Reduction Act, introduces a $0.10 fee on each item of single-use foodware used by customers at retail establishments. The fee applies to items like forks, spoons, and napkins, but excludes items like straws and beverage lids. The fee is to be borne by the customer and will be separately stated on the receipt. Revenue from the fee will be allocated to various programs, including household hazardous waste collection, education programs to reduce contamination, and grants to encourage market development for reuse, recycling, and composting.