Single-Use Items in Arizona (2026)
6 rules on the books across Arizona, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Plastic Bag Rules
Whether plastic carryout bags are banned, taxed, or exempt from local regulation under state preemption.
Arizona: statewide
StatewideFew RestrictionsArizona prohibits cities, towns, and counties from regulating or banning auxiliary containers like plastic bags, cups…
Read full rule →Mesa
Few RestrictionsARS Section 11-269.18, signed in 2015, prohibits Mesa and every other Arizona city or county from banning, taxing, or…
Read full rule →Phoenix
Few RestrictionsPhoenix cannot enforce a plastic bag ban or fee. A.R.S. § 9-500.38 declares 'the regulation of the sale, use and…
Read full rule →Scottsdale
Few RestrictionsScottsdale cannot enforce a plastic bag ban or fee. A.R.S. § 9-500.38 declares regulation of auxiliary containers a…
Read full rule →Tucson
Few RestrictionsTucson cannot enforce a plastic bag ban or fee. A.R.S. § 9-500.38 declares regulation of auxiliary containers a matter…
Read full rule →Polystyrene Foam Rules
State rules on expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) cups, takeout containers, and packaging, including statewide bans and preemption of local bans.