This Tuesday comes into force the ban on the use of non-recyclable bags

According to reports, Municipal Ordinance No. 11666, which prohibits the use of plastic bags, will enter into force tomorrow, as part of the "International Day of Free Plastic Bags" celebrated on July 3.

In detail, regulations prohibit "non-reusable plastic bag of any type and size in the jurisdiction of the party of La Plata, in accordance with Ordinance 10.661" zero waste "".

The entry into force of the regulation provides for the prohibition of "the delivery and use of non-reusable plastic bag made from low or high density polyethylene, or the same characteristics used to the transportation or transportation of goods and acquired in establishments called hypermarkets, supermarkets and wholesale and retail outlets of any type and category ".

In this way, now stores must comply with the regulations and only deliver reusable bags.

Penalties, as well, will pbad a warning before the first verified non-compliance, the corresponding fine if the offender commits a new offense or subsequent non-compliance, until the ################################################################################### 39, at the fourth foul, and the closing and / or disqualification during the fifth recidivism in the offense.

In order to educate consumers urs and traders, this Tuesday between 10 and 13, at the corner of 8 and 48, municipal staff will distribute information brochures on authorized bags and those who are not.