Residents
Fact Sheets, Fliers, Other Information
- Frequently Asked Questions for Residents
- Montgomery County’s Carryout Bag Law: The Basics for Residents (pdf)
- Community Presentation for Disposable Bag Law (pdf | 208kb)
News Releases
- Leggett Signs Carryout Bag Bill into Law in Special Ceremony; Law to Become Effective January 1, 2012
- Leggett Proposes Five-cent Charge on Paper, Plastic Carryout Bags Provided by Retailers to Encourage Use of Reusable Carryout Bags, Enhance the Environment; Funds Dedicated to Water Quality Protection
In the News
- Montgomery County Prepares For Bag Tax - WAMU 88.5 Radio, Matt Bush; November 16, 2011
- Montgomery County’s sensible plastic bag tax - Washington Post Editorial; May 4, 2011








