Biodegradable Packaging

Starting September 1, 2016, all vendors within the Town of Nantucket must comply by the Biodegradable Packaging Regulation set forth by the Board of Public Works. A downloadable copy of the Regulations and some informational documents are available below.

There are specific exemption to this regulations. All exemptions are as follows:

Exceptions to Local Regulation 71.00: Biodegradable Packaging

All of the following may still be used:
- Aluminum
- Small plastic containers (between 1-2oz)
- Paper products
- Plastic utensils
- Plastic bread bags
- Saran wrap
- Packaging for products made off island
- Packaging for wholesale products
- Food banks and food assistance programs are exempt
- Packaging for products meant to be consumed on vendor property (i.e. plastic cups may be used as containers for beverages in sit-down restaurants)

  1. 71.00 - BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING REGS (PDF)
  2. Biodeg Brochure (PDF)
  3. Biodeg Flyer (PDF)