SKIP THE BAG SAVE THE RIVER!

Beginning January 1, 2010, District businesses that sell food or alcohol must charge you 5 cents for each disposable paper or plastic carryout bag.



The business keeps 1 cent, or 2 cents if it offers a rebate when you bring your own bag.


And the remaining 3 or 4 cents go to the new Anacostia River Protection Fund. DDOE will administer this fund. We will use it to provide reusable bags, educate the public about litter, and clean up the river.

*Giant and Anacostia Watershed Society Partner to Hand Out 250,000 Bags*




For more Congress Heights and River East news visit The Congress Heights Examiner website, http://www.examiner.com/x-13507-Congress-Heights-Community-Examiner

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