Single-Use Items in Hennepin County, MN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hennepin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Plastic Bag Rules

Minn. Stat. 471.9998 partially preempts plastic bag bans, prohibiting outright local bans but allowing fees, recycling rules, and reusable bag programs in Hennepin County cities.

Plastic bag rules under partial state preemption

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Polystyrene Foam Rules

Minneapolis and several Hennepin County cities prohibit expanded polystyrene foam takeout containers, requiring recyclable or compostable alternatives at restaurants and food service operations.

Foam container restrictions in food service

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Single-Use Items by City in Hennepin County

1 cities in Hennepin County have their own single-use items rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MinneapolisPop. 429,954

3 verified rules • Plastic Bag Rules, Polystyrene Foam Rules

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