When is the bylaw effective?

Items no longer for commercial sale/distribution and effective date:

ItemsEffective Date
Single use plastic water bottles (less than one gallon)September 21, 2021
Plastic checkout bagsNovember 1, 2021
Balloons filled with lighter than air gasses (including helium)November 1, 2021
Plastic strawsNovember 1, 2021
Polystyrene food service containers (bowls, cups, trays, plates)November 1, 2021
Plastic cutleryNovember 1, 2021
Foam packing peanutsNovember 1, 2021
Polystyrene foam coolers
November 1, 2021

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1. What does the Eastham bylaw cover?
2. Who does the bylaw cover?
3. When is the bylaw effective?
4. When will this be enforced?
5. Why is this bylaw in effect?
6. What can I do?