Single-Use Items in Long Beach, CA (2026)
3 verified single-use items rules for Long Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Plastic Bag Rules
Long Beach was an early adopter, banning single-use plastic carryout bags at large retailers in 2011 under LBMC Chapter 8.103. The ordinance now operates alongside California's statewide ban (SB 270) requiring 10-cent fees for paper or reusable bags.
Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
Heavy RestrictionsPolystyrene Foam Rules
Long Beach prohibits food vendors from using expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) cups, plates, clamshells, and trays for prepared food. City facilities and city-permitted events must also use non-foam alternatives.
Expanded Polystyrene Foam Ban
Heavy RestrictionsUtensils-On-Request
California Assembly Bill 1276 prohibits food facilities from automatically including single-use foodware accessories like utensils, straws, condiment packets, and napkins. Customers must specifically request them or check a box for online and delivery orders.
Plastic Utensils Only on Request
Some RestrictionsCal. Pub. Res. Code Sec. 42270
"Single-use foodware accessory" means all of the following single-use items provided alongside ready-to-eat food: (1) Utensils, which is defined as forks, knives, spoons, and sporks. (2) Chopsticks. (3) Condiment cups and packets. (4) Straws. (5) Stirrers. (6) Splash sticks. (7) Cocktail sticks. ... "Standard condiment" means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no ...
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