Information for Food Facilities

Summary of Ordinance

• Ordinance Summary English(PDF, 578KB)
• Ordinance Summary Chinese(PDF, 768KB)
• Ordinance Summary Spanish(PDF, 571KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions English(PDF, 128KB)

Outreach Materials for Food Facilities

• Boba Guide (English version)(PDF, 804KB)
• Boba Guide (Chinese version)(PDF, 1MB)
• "Upon Request Only" Signage(PDF, 188KB)
• Public Notice(PDF, 598KB)

Tips to Implement

1. Review the Ordinance Summary to understand the new requirements.
2. Start using up your existing stock of non‐compliant disposable plastic foodware.
3. Refer to the Foodware Guide below to explore different options for reusable and disposable foodware.
4. Order and test your new foodware products. Many vendors offer free samples.
5. Educate your staff and customers on the new requirements.

Foodware Guide

• Find compliant disposable foodware
• Shop Reusables
• Discover Disposable Foodware Distributors
• Foodware types that may allow for Temporary Exemptions 

Contact Us

Please email environmental@cupertino.gov or call (408)777-1356 with questions.