Single-Use Items in Nassau County, NY (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Nassau County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

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

Plastic Bag Rules

Nassau County enacted a five cent disposable bag fee in 2018, and the New York statewide plastic carryout bag ban under ECL 27-2801 has applied since 2020.

Plastic Bag Ban and Five Cent Paper Fee

Some Restrictions

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Polystyrene Foam Rules

New York banned expanded polystyrene foam single-use food containers and packing peanuts statewide on January 1, 2022 under ECL Article 27, applying throughout Nassau County.

Polystyrene Foam Container Ban

Heavy Restrictions

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