Pennsylvania Bag Ban, Fee & EPR Rules
Verified: July 29, 2026
Bag Ban Status
No statewide ban (no statewide rule).
Plastic Bag Restrictions
Plastic carryout bags: no statewide rule.
Paper Bag Requirements
No statewide paper bag requirement.
Recycled Content (PCR)
No statewide recycled-content mandate for carryout bags.
Fees & Taxation
No statewide bag fee. Local fees also apply in some cities - see Local Ordinances below.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No EPR for packaging.
Local Ordinances
Philadelphia — $0.10 paper fee + 40% PCR (Bill #250773, effective early Jan 2026). Pittsburgh — $0.10 paper fee + 40% PCR (effective Oct 14, 2023). West Chester, Narberth, others — Various local bag rules.
Key Dates
n/a