Green To Go
The City of Roseville recently passed an ordinance requiring food establishments to provide either recyclable or compostable single-use containers or reusable containers for to-go food packaging.
Packaging includes containers used to transport foods or beverages for immediate consumption such as serving trays, plates, containers, boxes, and cans. It does not include bags.
Green To Go Map - NEW!
You can find up-to-date details on Green To Go restaurants on our web map:
Markers will display which businesses are fully compliant, what kinds of materials they are using, and other important details. Also, be sure to look out for the Roseville Sustainable Steward sticker at restaurants around the city. This indicates full participation in the zero waste transition and alignment with the City's food packaging standards.
The City of Roseville's Public Works Department manages and maintains the Green To Go restaurant locator. The map is to be used as a resource and not to be taken as an endorsement of any business.
What are our goals with this ordinance?
- Reduce single-use plastic.
- Eliminate the use of Styrofoam.
- Increase awareness and usage of recycling and composting programs.
- Promote Ramsey County's upcoming food scraps pickup program.
- Decrease the volume of landfill waste and toxic byproducts of incineration.
- Achieve a 75% recycling rate as laid out by Minnesota State Statute by 2030.
What is required?
Any food and beverages prepared for immediate consumption and are meant to be carried out must be in packaging that is:
- Compostable - materials must be certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) or meet ASTM D6400 and/or D6868 standards.
- Note that compostable materials are not recyclable.
- Recyclable - materials that are accepted by the City's current recycling hauler.
- Returnable/Reusable - containers such as bottles, milk containers, growlers that can be returned to the distributor and used again.
- Reusable containers must comply with Minnesota Statute § 4626.0295. BizRecycling and WasteWise can help with setup and compliance.
Who is affected?
Businesses that provide take-out food packaging/containers or utensils. This includes restaurants, but also organizations providing to-go food or beverages (free or paid) at events that require a permit or license, including:
- Restaurants
- Gas stations
- Food trucks
- Grocery stores
- Convenience stores
- Schools