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Calverton, NY Single-Use Items: Utensils-On-Request (2026)

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Key Facts

Default: No utensils unless asked
Online orders: Off by default
Alternatives: Compostable, wood
Enforcement: Warnings then fines

Suffolk County rule: Calverton does not have its own ordinance for utensils-on-request. The rule below comes from Suffolk County and applies to Calverton.

Summary

Suffolk County's single-use plastics policy and statewide hospitality rules direct food service establishments to provide plastic utensils, napkins, and condiment packets only on customer request, reducing waste at the source.

Full Breakdown

Building on the Skip the Straw law, Suffolk County food service guidance and emerging state policy direct restaurants, delis, and food trucks to default to no plastic utensils unless customers ask. The intent is to reduce plastic waste in the Long Island Sound and Atlantic shoreline. Online and app-based ordering platforms operating in Suffolk are encouraged to default the utensils option to off. Compostable or wooden alternatives are commonly substituted. Establishments that automatically include plastic forks, knives, spoons, or condiment packets in bagged orders can be cited under county and town single-use plastics enforcement following warnings. SCDHS coordinates outreach with town code offices.

Violations & Fines

Automatically including plastic utensils, napkins, or condiment packets in takeout orders without a request may result in warnings and graduated fines under county and town enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Suffolk takeout still come with a fork?

Only if you ask. Restaurants are expected to leave plastic utensils out unless you specifically request them when ordering or at the counter.

Does this apply to delivery apps?

Yes. Apps operating in Suffolk are expected to default the utensils option to off and let the customer opt in if they need cutlery.

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Calverton, NY Single-Use Items: Utensils-On-Request (2026)

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