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New grocery checkout fee starts in 2026 heres how the carryout law affects you

Washington State has implemented a new law increasing the minimum fee for plastic carryout bags to 12 cents, effective January 1st. This measure aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption, encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags to avoid the added cost. Similar initiatives are being adopted by other regions to combat plastic pollution.

22 Jan 2026 9:06 pm