The Food Service Waste Reduction ordinance, effective June 1, 2007, prohibits any establishment that serves food prepared in San Francisco from using polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) to-go containers.  The Ordinance further requires that any containers used be either recyclable or compostable in the City's programs.

For up to date information on this program, please visit SFEnvironment.org/foodservice. 

DOCUMENTS

• Adopted Rules And Regulations, May 29, 2007 (PDF)
• Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance (PDF)

FORMS

• Request a Hardship Waiver Form
• Determination Request Form
• Citation Forms (PDF format)
  - Notice of Citation Form: English Español Chinese
  - Request for Inspection/Appeal of Citation Form: English Español Chinese
• Warning Forms (PDF format)
  - Notice of Warning Form: English Español Chinese
  - Request for Inspection/Appeal of Warning Form: English Español Chinese