Information for retailers

The ACT plastic bag ban is now in place and started on 1 November 2011.

Fines will apply if you provide any banned plastic bags.

Cash register notices can be removed, although you may choose to continue to display notices as a reminder that the full ban is in place.

Download our Plastic Bag Ban posters for your retail outlet (below) or alternatively to receive posters in hard copy format by contacting  Mayumi Smith via Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

• Plastic Bag Ban poster – print friendly version  ()
• Plastic Bag Ban poster – high resolution version  ()
• Plastic Bag Ban poster – low resolution version  ()

Further information

Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Click here for further information on looking after your retail staff.

Click here to download a range of Plastic Bag Ban resources.

If you have any questions please contact:

Canberra Connect on 13 22 81
Email: environment@act.gov.au