1st Statewide Styrofoam Ban in Effect

The state that banned styrofoam: Maryland

The legislation enacted these state code provisions banning styrofoam.

What does it apply to : applies to most food service containers

What does it NOT apply to:

• containers for raw butchered meat or seafood
•  prepackaged foods when purchased by the Maryland business, like eggs

Did local bans precede the state legislation? Yes, local bans in Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Anne Arundel counties, along with Baltimore City. D.C.’

The DCist | Maryland Bids Farewell To Styrofoam Starting Oct. 1