Edmonton’s Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw (20117) will help reduce waste by targeting items that can easily be avoided or replaced with reusable options. The goal is to reduce single-use items, not to switch from plastic items to non-plastic items. 

“Single-use items” includes items that are made of plastic, as well as those made out of wood, bamboo, cardboard or any other material. 

Edmonton’s Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw (20117) has been approved by City Council and will go into effect on July 1, 2023.