Alaska Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 18, 2026
Bag Ban Status
No statewide ban; many municipalities have plastic carryout bans.
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Bans in Anchorage, Wasilla, Bethel, Cordova, and others.
Paper Bag Requirements
Varies by municipality; typically recycled content suggested.
Recycled Content (PCR)
Local only.
Fees & Taxation
Many municipalities require a paper bag fee (often $0.10–$0.25).
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No EPR for packaging.
Local Ordinances
Anchorage AMC Ch. 15.95; Wasilla Ord. Serial No. 19-13.
Key Dates
Anchorage ban effective Sept 15, 2019.