Boulder’s 10-Cent Fee On Disposable Grocery Bags Becomes Law In July

Starting in July, Boulder shoppers will have to pay a 10-cent fee on paper and plastic bags under an ordinance approved by the City Council on Thursday.

The council previously approved slightly different versions of the ordinance, but because of some minor changes, it came back for a fourth reading.

All seven council members present voted to approve the measure. Councilman George Karakehian and Councilwoman K.C. Becker were absent at the time of the bag vote, though Karakehian arrived later in the evening.

Karakehian had previously argued in favor of a ban on plastic bags but no fee because it would be simpler and easier to administer.

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