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Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance
The Food Service Waste Reduction ordinance, effective June 1, 2007, prohibits any establishment that serves food prepared in San Francisco from using polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) to-go containers. The Ordinance further requires that any containers used be either recyclable or compostable in the City's programs. In Spring 2009, we reached 94% compliance with this ordinance, making it easier for the public to recycle or compost their lunch leftovers and disposable food containers.
