City of Ventura - EPS Ban Exemption Form

EPS Ban Exemption Application Form
In November 2020, City Council adopted an ordinance banning Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage containers in the City of Ventura.

EPS, commonly known at Styrofoam, is a prevalent form of litter found in our storm drains, creeks, rivers, beaches, parks, and opens spaces, and negatively impacts the local environment. Food vendors that currently use EPS food and beverage containers such as cups, plates, bowls, clamshells, coolers, and other containers can apply for a one year exemption from the ordinance if non-EPS alternatives are not available or affordable, or if there is a public health and safety requirement or medical necessity to use EPS containers. Please complete the form below to submit your exemption application. .
For questions about the ordinance and to receive assistance complying with the ordinance, call (805) 652-4525, or email EPSban@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The full ordinance text, including which business types and food containers are covered by this ordinance, can be found here.
Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Business Name *
Food Provider or Vendor Business Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (If different than business address)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Business License Number: *
Provide a list of the non-complying products (EPS) for which an exemption is requested: *
For Example: cups, plates, bowls, etc.
Please explain why your business needs each non-complying product and why an alternative product is not available or affordable. *
List the monthly quantity of each non-complying product that your business uses. Include the cost difference between the current EPS product being used and the most affordable non-EPS alternative. *
For Example: Styrofoam Cup: 100 units per month. Current Cost is $0.03 and cheapest alternative is $0.50
If your business is seeking an exemption due to public health and safety requirement or medical necessity, please provide an explanation here.
Please provide an electronic signature.

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EPS Ban Exemption Application Form

In November 2020, City Council adopted an ordinance banning Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage containers in the City of Ventura.