Montreal prohibits the distribution of certain single-use plastic items in restaurants and food establishments

The by-law prohibits the distribution of several single-use plastics in Montréal grocery stores and restaurants, whether for on-site consumption, take-out or delivery.

Single-use plastics include the following items:

All plastics, compostable or not

• cups
• glasses
• stirring sticks
• straws
• utensils for on-site consumption

Polystyrene (no. 6) and compostable plastics (no. 7 PLA and PHA)

• plates
• containers
• lids
• trays (except those used for raw meat and fish)
• utensils for take-out and delivery

The prohibitions do not apply to:

• Non-profit food aid organizations, e.g., charities that distribute food or meals to vulnerable people.
• Establishments that only offer home delivery services, e.g., caterers or warehouses that are not open to the public and that deliver directly to their clients, either by delivering themselves or through an intermediary.
• Foods pre-packaged outside the establishment.
• Plastic coated cardboard cups, glasses and containers (compostable or not).

Source: https://montreal.ca/en/articles/single-use-plastic-what-you-need-to-know-about-legislation-20549