# The city of Elgin, Illinois is taking strides to reduce its use of plastic.

*business · news · 2026-05-25 · The Sun U.S Edition*

## Key points

- Elgin, Illinois will ban single-use plastic checkout bags at large retailers like Walmart starting June 2027.
- A 10-cent minimum fee will be charged for paper bags, which must contain at least 40% recycled content.
- SNAP, WIC, and similar assistance recipients are exempt from the paper bag fee under the new ordinance.
- Plastic bags for bulk foods, frozen goods, flowers, greeting cards, and prescriptions remain permitted.
- Plastic bags for online or delivery orders are still allowed despite the checkout ban at retailers.

**Companies:** Walmart, Target
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Sun U.S Edition](https://www.the-sun.com/money/16409232/walmart-plastic-checkout-bag-ban-paper-fee-illinois/)

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