LARGO, Fla. — The Largo City Commission voted Tuesday night to approve a ban on single-use plastics on city property.
The new law goes into effect July 1 after a 4-1 vote Tuesday night.
The ban makes Styrofoam, plastic plates, plastic cups and plastic straws illegal on city property and at city functions.
St. Petersburg voted to ban single-use plastic straws by food service establishments. The St. Petersburg ban takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020. The city of St. Petersburg is also considering with a proposed ordinance that would establish a fee for using single-use shopping bags.
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