Single-Use Items in Virginia (2026)
5 rules on the books across Virginia, 3 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.
Virginia: statewide
StatewideFew RestrictionsVirginia Code 58.1-1745 authorizes counties and cities to impose a 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags provided at…
Read full rule →Fairfax County
Some RestrictionsFairfax County charges a five-cent tax on disposable plastic bags at grocery stores, convenience stores, and…
Read full rule →Richmond
Some RestrictionsRichmond imposes a five-cent disposable plastic bag tax under Virginia Code Section 58.1-1745, charged at grocery…
Read full rule →Virginia Beach
Some RestrictionsVirginia Beach imposes a five-cent disposable plastic bag tax at grocery, convenience, and drug stores under Virginia…
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.