Trading Standards Press Release

19 September 2011

Are you ready for the Welsh carrier bag charge?

The Welsh Government wants to drastically reduce the number of bags given away in Wales. So from 1 October 2011, you'll pay at least 5p for all single use carrier bags.

The carrier bag charge will apply in all shops including clothes stores, take away food outlets and restaurants, corner shops and market stalls. It will also apply when you have goods delivered in Wales, such as dot.com groceries.

All single use carrier bags are included in the charge. This includes bags made of plastic, paper and degradable material – there are however some exemptions.

More information is available from: 

www.carrierbagchargewales.gov.uk

telephone: 02920 826230

email: carrierbagcharge@wales.gsi.gov.uk

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