Single-Use Items in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
3 verified single-use items rules for Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Plastic Bag Rules
Albuquerque's 2020 single-use plastic bag ban was repealed in 2022, and New Mexico has no statewide bag law, so retailers may currently provide thin plastic carryout bags without a city fee or restriction.
Plastic Bags in Albuquerque
Few RestrictionsPolystyrene Foam Rules
Albuquerque has no foam container ban; polystyrene takeout containers, cups, and packing peanuts remain legal at restaurants and retailers, with no statewide New Mexico restriction in force as of 2026.
Polystyrene Foam in Albuquerque
Few RestrictionsPlastic Straw Rules
Albuquerque has no plastic straw ordinance, and New Mexico imposes no statewide restriction, so restaurants and bars may freely provide plastic straws to customers without an upon-request rule or fee.
Plastic Straws in Albuquerque
Few RestrictionsLooking for Bernalillo County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Albuquerque city rules.
Single-Use Items in Bernalillo County →