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137.2 SUBJECT: SINGLE-USE PRODUCTS ON CITY PROPERTY
:1 OBJECTIVE:
To advance the environmental sustainability of Orlando by reducing the use of
polystyrene products and single-use plastics on City property and encouraging
biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, and reusable alternatives.
:2 AUTHORITY:
This policy was adopted by City Council on June 3, 2019.
:3 DIRECTION:
The Director of Sustainability, as an appointed official, serves at the pleasure of
the Mayor and is supervised by and receives direction from the Chief
Administrative Officer.
:4 METHOD OF OPERATION:
A. Definitions.
1. “Biodegradable materials” are manufactured products made entirely from
natural materials, like uncoated paper or plant fibers, that will undergo a
natural process of deterioration.
2. “City contractor” is a food service related contractor, vendor,
concessionaire, or lessee of the City.
3. “City permittee” is any person or entity issued a special event permit or
temporary use permit by the City for a special event or temporary use on
City property.
4. “City property” includes land or facilities owned, operated or managed by
the City, and public rights-of-way within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
City of Orlando.
5. “Compostable materials” are manufactured products made from paper,
wood, or vegetable-derived plastics.
6. “Plastic” is a synthetic material derived from petroleum or a biologically-
based source.
7. “Plastic bag” is a bag provided to a customer, typically at the point of sale
or distribution, for the purpose of transporting food service related items,
and is made predominantly of nonwoven, flexible plastic that is less than
10 mils thick.
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8. “Plastic straw” is a tube intended for transferring a beverage from its
container to the mouth of the drinker, or for mixing a beverage in its
container, which is made predominantly of plastic.
9. “Polystyrene,” commonly known as “Styrofoam,” is a synthetic polymer
made from the styrene monomer.
10. “Polystyrene products” are disposable food service articles including
protective packaging, containers, cups and lids.
11. “Recyclable materials” are raw or processed materials that can be
recovered or diverted from the nonhazardous waste stream to be reused
or repurposed into another item which may otherwise be produced using
raw or virgin materials. For purposes of this policy, recyclable materials
include glass, aluminum, or plastics made from polyethylene terephthalate
(PET, #1) or high-density polyethylene (HDPE, #2).
12. “Reusable materials” are manufactured products that are durable,
washable items, often not discarded and can be used multiple times.
13. “Single-use products” are food service related products that are designed
to be used only once in the same form and then disposed of or destroyed.
For purposes of this policy, single-use products are polystyrene products,
plastic straws, and plastic bags, as defined herein.
B. Policy.
Single-use products may not be sold or disbursed on City property by City
contractors or permittees, unless authorized by the Chief Administrative
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Venues Officer, or designee. The use of
biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, and reusable materials is
encouraged.
In recognition of the needs of customers with disabilities, plastic straws may
be provided upon request.
C. General Guidelines.
Applicable contracts and permits shall include a provision that single-use
products may not be sold or disbursed on City property as provided in this
policy.
The City may revoke or cancel any permit for non-compliance with this policy,
and may use past non-compliance as grounds for not renewing or re-issuing
a permit. W here applicable under the terms of a contract, the City may pursue
appropriate contractual remedies for non-compliance with this policy,
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including termination and/or preclusion or debarment from future City
contracts.
This policy only applies to new contracts solicited or entered into, and permits
granted, after its effective date.
D. Exemptions.
1. Single-use products used for pre-packaged food that have been filled and
sealed prior to receipt by the City contractor or permittee, or for packaging
unwrapped food items, such as raw meat, poultry and fish.
2. Single-use products used by a City permittee for events or facility rentals
attended by 100 people or less.
:5 FORMS:
None.
:6 COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
:7 REFERENCE:
Chapter 15, Orlando City Code; Green Works Orlando Community Action Plan;
Green Works Municipal Operations Sustainability Plan.
:8 EFFECTIVE DATE:
This policy is effective beginning October 1, 2019.