On August 1, 2026, all New Jersey<\/a> restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and other businesses serving meals and drinks can no longer include single-use plastic utensils<\/a>, napkins, or condiment packets for takeout orders.<\/p>\n Instead, customers must request these materials.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the Money newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThank you!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Additionally, full-service restaurants in the state with a seating capacity of 10 or more must offer reusable utensils for those dining in.<\/p>\n This could be silverware or other sustainable and washable utensils.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More on Texas Roadhouse\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t BOYS IN BLUE<\/p>\n Texas Roadhouse diners face higher checks from July 20 to 23<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t penny pincher<\/p>\n Texas Roadhouse facing $168m blow as ‘cash’ act threatens big checkout change<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n These requirements are part of Bill S3195, otherwise known as the \u201cSkip the Stuff\u201d law.<\/p>\n Another portion of S3195 also requires that Texas Roadhouse<\/a> and other establishments adjust their online ordering systems to default to \u201cno utensils or condiments.\u201d<\/p>\n Customers will have to manually opt in for them instead.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to note that the law expands in phases.<\/p>\n Starting on August 1, 2027, restaurants in New Jersey will no longer be permitted to offer utensil packs that have multiple disposable items.<\/p>\n A year later, on August 1, 2028, food<\/a> court vendors will have to comply with this aspect of S3195.<\/p>\n Violators could face up to $250 fines for multiple offenses.<\/p>\n However, there are some exceptions to the \u201cSkip the Stuff\u201d law<\/a>.<\/p>\n K-12 schools, health care facilities, and correctional facilities are exempt.<\/p>\n New Jersey\u2019s \u201cSkip the Stuff\u201d law is an expansion of efforts already made to reduce single-use plastics and the state\u2019s impact on the environment<\/a>, according to the Department of Environmental Protection.<\/p>\n There are already restrictions on plastic carryout bags, Styrofoam food containers, and plastic straws.<\/p>\n Although restaurants and businesses may incur some added costs to switch in the short term, the New Jersey Office of Legislative Services estimates long-term savings.<\/p>\n US takeout and food delivery have a massive impact on the environment.<\/p>\n Clean Water Action data revealed that Americans throw away around 40 billion plastic utensils every year.<\/p>\n Virginia also implemented a Styrofoam ban<\/a> in early July.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/newspress-collage-h1qmwehxd-1784215730710.jpg\"\/)
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