Montgomery County Implements Plastic Bag Ban Starting Jan. 1, 2026
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Montgomery County will ban plastic carryout bags starting January 1, 2026, and impose a 10-cent fee on paper bags to reduce plastic pollution, with extensive outreach efforts to inform residents and businesses.
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- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Kate Stewart Highlight New ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ Law That Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026 Montgomery County, Maryland Government (.gov)
- Plastic bag ban coming to Montgomery County WTOP
- County ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ law to take effect Jan. 1 Bethesda Magazine
- Plastic bag ban takes effect Jan. 1 in Montgomery County WJLA
- Plastic bag ban: What to expect in Montgomery County starting Jan. 1 NBC4 Washington
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