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District of Columbia Carryout Bag Fee
Covered DC businesses charge five cents per disposable carryout bag. Bringing your own bag avoids this fee.
- Jurisdiction:
- Washington, DC (state, District of Columbia)
- Fee collection began:
- Jan 1, 2010
- Who is affected:
- Customers shopping at covered businesses in the District, including businesses selling food or alcohol.
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Curated from DC Council and DOEE sources · reviewed September 16, 2026 · not an automatic feed