Corvallis, OR Single-Use Items: Plastic Straw Rules (2026)

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Oregon state rule: Corvallis does not have a local ordinance for plastic straw rules. This topic is governed by Oregon state law and applies uniformly across the state.

Summary

ORS 459A.876 limits when restaurants and convenience stores may distribute single-use plastic straws, requiring customer request first.

Full Breakdown

Oregon's straws-on-request law, enacted via HB 2883 in 2019, took effect January 1, 2020. Restaurants, food carts, and similar establishments cannot proactively provide single-use plastic straws to dine-in customers; the customer must request one. Drive-through and convenience stores may include plastic straws only if a customer specifically asks. The law does not ban biodegradable, paper, or compostable straws and exempts patrons with disabilities who require a flexible plastic straw. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality provides educational outreach and progressive enforcement, with civil penalties for repeat violators.

Violations & Fines

First and second violations are warnings; third and subsequent violations carry civil penalties up to $25 per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are paper straws affected?

No. The law applies only to single-use plastic straws.

What if I have a disability?

Establishments must accommodate customers needing flexible plastic straws for disability reasons.

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