Single-Use Items in Vermont (2026)

6 rules on the books across Vermont, 1 city or county. 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.

Vermont banned single-use plastic carryout bags statewide effective July 1, 2020 under Act 69 of 2019, with paper bag…

Vermont Act 69 of 2019 bans single-use plastic carryout bags at retail stores statewide, including Burlington. Stores…

State rules on expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) cups, takeout containers, and packaging, including statewide bans and preemption of local bans.

Vermont prohibits expanded polystyrene foam food service containers statewide under Act 69 of 2019, effective July 1…

Vermont Act 69 prohibits expanded polystyrene foam food and beverage containers at all food service establishments…

State rules on plastic straws, including on-request-only mandates, full bans, and states that preempt local straw ordinances.

Vermont restricts single-use plastic straws and stirrers under Act 69 of 2019, requiring food service establishments to…

Vermont Act 69 requires food service establishments to provide plastic straws only upon customer request. Burlington…