The following items have been prohibited due to their low utility and high littering potential:

  • Plastic earbuds with sticks
  • Plastic sticks for balloons
  • Plastic flags
  • Candy sticks
  • Ice-cream sticks
  • Polystyrene (Thermocol) for decoration
  • Plates, cups, glasses, cutlery (forks, spoons, knives, straws, trays)
  • Plastic films around sweet boxes, invitation cards, and cigarette packets
  • Plastic or PVC banners less than 100 microns
  • Stirrers

Additionally, there are restrictions on the thickness of plastic carry bags.