Reusable Bag Resources

Reusable Bag Programphoto Environmental health bag bank

In May of 2012, the City of Aspen decided to conserve resources and to reduce waste and litter by banning the free distribution of single-use plastic bags from our local grocers.

Although shoppers can pay a $0.20 fee for the use of a disposable, recyclable, and compostable paper bag, shoppers are encouraged to use reusable bags or no bags at all.

Bag Banks in Aspen

Take advantage of our Reusable Bag Program and pick up free clean, reusable bags made by GarCo Sewing Works at locations shown on our Bag Bank Map (PDF).

Read the Single Use Bag Study (PDF) to find out more about how the Reusable Bag Program is working.