Single-Use Items in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

1 verified single-use items rules for Fort Wayne, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Plastic Bag Rules

Fort Wayne cannot enforce a plastic bag ban or fee. Indiana Code § 36-1-3-8.6 bars all Indiana units of local government from imposing prohibitions, restrictions, fees, or taxes on auxiliary containers. The preemption (HB 1053) became law in March 2016.

Fort Wayne Plastic Bag Ban: Preempted by Indiana State Law

Few Restrictions

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