Styrofoam Ban

Fremont municipal code prohibits businesses from using Styrofoam, also known as polystyrene #6. FMC 8.40.660(a) and FMC 8.40.670(a). Styrofoam is banned because it is a non-renewable, non-biodegradable, non-recyclable, and ends up in landfills or waterways. It also can break into pieces and be ingested by wildlife.

What Styrofoam is Prohibited?

• Plates
• Cups
• Bowls
• Lids
• Trays

What are the Alternatives?

• Compostable/recyclable products
• Paper or paper products
• Compostable silverware
• Aluminum Foil & Trays
• Plastic containers #1-7, (except EPS #6)

What Businesses are Affected?

• Supermarkets
• Delis
• Restaurants
• Retail Food Vendors
• Caterers
• Cafeterias
• Food trucks
• Outdoor Vendors
• Shops

When you report a business using Styrofoam, the City will send a follow-up to the business to inform them about the ban. If they do not comply, the business could be fined up to $500 a day.