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Whoops, plastic in the garbage went up, not down. Naturally, California politicians now think this justifies another new ban on carryout bags that will further inconvenience citizens.

For decades, New York residents have flung plastic garbage bags onto the sidewalk for pickup. The city is now requiring some to put trash into bins.