Single-Use Items in Charleston, WV (2026)
3 verified single-use items rules for Charleston, West Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Plastic Bag Rules
Charleston has no plastic bag ban, and West Virginia law under W. Va. Code 22-15-3 partially limits the ability of municipalities to enact bag fees or bans on auxiliary containers, leaving the city largely without authority.
West Virginia partial preemption of plastic bag bans
Few RestrictionsPolystyrene Foam Rules
Charleston imposes no ban on polystyrene foam food service containers. Restaurants and food trucks may freely use foam clamshells, cups, and plates without city restriction.
Charleston has no polystyrene foam ban
Few RestrictionsPlastic Straw Rules
Charleston imposes no restriction on plastic straws. Restaurants may distribute straws freely, with no upon-request rule or material requirement under city or state law.
Charleston has no plastic straw restrictions
Few RestrictionsLooking for Kanawha County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Charleston city rules.
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