Proposed By-Law Summary

The by-law will prohibit: 

1. Food establishments in Hudson from using, selling, or otherwise distributing either polystyrene in foam or extruded form, rigid black plastic food service ware (e.g. cups, clam shells, plates) or knives, forks and spoons. 
2. Food establishments in Hudson from distributing plastic utensils, straws, stirrers, splash sticks and chopsticks. Food establishments may distribute non-plastic straws, stirrers, splash sticks or chopsticks only on customer request. 
3. Retail establishments in Hudson of greater than 10,000 square feet from selling disposable plastic straws, stirrers, splash sticks or chopsticks unless non-plastic or reusable alternatives are also available and displayed nearby. 
4. Retail establishments in Hudson from selling polystyrene packing materials including but not limited to packing peanuts. 

The prohibited items listed above are neither recyclable at the Hudson Transfer Station, nor are they recyclable or compostable through private recycling or composting companies.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026