Thornton to provide reusable bags for residents

BY LUKE ZARZECKI LZARZECKI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Inspired by a Northglenn program, ornton City Councilors favored handing out reusable bags for residents. e item was presented to the council at the Feb. 7 planning session meeting.

Mary Kent, service administrator, said that there’s $10,000 available to give out bags. Each bag costs $1.75.

e move comes as the Colorado General Assembly passed a bill e ective Jan. 1 that sets a 10 cents charge on stores and food establishments for a single-use plastic bag. A total single-use plastic carryout bag ban will be e ective Jan. 1, 2024.

City Councilor Eric Garcia recommended giving out the bags at the community meetings as well as at the city’s recreation centers. City Councilor Adam Matkowsky agreed.

ose meetings will be Feb. 9, May 18, Aug. 10 and Oct. 19.

Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Sandgren said some bags should be put at the community center as well, and City Councilor Julia Marvin said bags should go to the Active Adult Center as well.