# @myvpm on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTTy5TEABmG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38629526-myvpm-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/637d68c87b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-10T00:13:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** VPM (@myVPM) — https://gondola.cc/myVPM

## Caption

Richmond’s bag tax went into effect on Jan. 1, adding a 5-cent tax on plastic bags from grocery, drug and convenience stores. The tax is estimated to bring in more than $400,000 each year and will go towards waste reduction programs and reusable bags for some residents.
 
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## Stats

- **Views:** 587
- **Likes:** 131
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 9

## Tags

richmondva, publicmedia, rvanews, vanews, rva, recycling, vpmnews, bagtax

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