Encourage regional authority to study environmental impacts of single-use bag ban
In Plain English
The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority oversees waste reduction for multiple cities including Richmond. Richmond wants this regional authority to study whether banning plastic bags would harm the environment. If approved, the authority conducts the study and pays for a detailed environmental report.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Go on record that the City of Richmond wants Recyclemore to fund a regional study based on Richmond's current work on the EIR and allow other West County agencies 60 days to join the City of Richmond's efforts; after 60 days the City of Richmond would go forward and request that Recyclemore pay for Richmond's study
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will ask a regional waste authority to fund an environmental study on banning plastic bags, with the council approving this request 6-1, with Councilmember Bates dissenting. The city will give other West County cities 60 days to join the effort before moving forward alone if needed. This matters because the study would examine whether a plastic bag ban could have unintended environmental consequences before the city decides whether to implement such a policy. The regional authority, called Recyclemore, would pay for the detailed environmental report rather than Richmond taxpayers.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Ban plastic bags and require fees for paper bags at stores
Consider withdrawing from regional waste management partnership
Support joint procurement for waste collection services with neighboring cities
Accept $481,379 from county waste mitigation fund for North Richmond projects
Approve spending plan for North Richmond waste facility mitigation fees
The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Receive quarterly update on Green-Blue New Deal project status
Hire environmental consultant to oversee Boorman Park contamination cleanup
Release application for $715,000 in community grants from Chevron settlement
Provide letter supporting Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment clean energy project
Proclamation Recognizing August 26, 2026, as Women's Equality Day)
ECIA Grant Award Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Category 1, 2 & 4)
Contract with Michael Schwab Studio for Port Visual Identity and Logo Design Services
Resolution in support of SB 954 Tightening California Environmental Quality Act Exemptions (CEQA)
Standard Voluntary Agreement for Marina Bay Environmental Reporting with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Contract with NV5 Environmental, L.P. for Environmental Reporting Services at Marina Bay to the Department of Toxic Substances Control