CRRA 2022 Conference & Tradeshow

Administrative Analyst I

The Town of Truckee began embarking on the process to develop a single-use foodware reduction ordinance in August 2019. After a robust community outreach process, including a two year pause due to COVID, the Town is now developing a draft ordinance for its first reading this Fall. Policies include a ban on Polystyrene, mandating reusable foodware for in-house dining, and a $0.25 fee on disposable takeout cups and food containers. The Town of Truckee also hosts a jurisdiction-run reusable takeout food container program, with local restaurant and customer participation. Truckee's policies and programs focus on a cultural shift from single-use to reusable foodware, and show that small cities can make a big impact in waste prevention. Truckee's ordinance process provides a template for engaging the public around single-use foodware policies and can offer jurisdictions across the state a framework for developing foodware reduction policies.