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Hotel Bottle Ban
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Pick your state and property size to see whether small toiletry bottles are banned, the size limit, the date and the official source. New York's limit is 12 oz; California, Illinois and Washington use 6 oz. Checked October 27, 2026.

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All State Laws
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State	Limit	Effective	Official source
California	Plastic bottles under 6 oz	50+ rooms: 2023-01-01 Smaller: 2024-01-01	source · source
New York	Small plastic bottles under 12 oz	50+ rooms: 2025-01-01 Smaller: 2026-01-01	source · source
Illinois	Single-use bottles under 6 oz	50+ rooms: 2025-07-01 Smaller: 2026-01-01	source
Washington	Plastic containers under 6 oz, incl. wrappers and packaging	50+ units: 2027-01-01 Smaller: 2028-01-01	source
Oregon	Small plastic containers — on request only	50+ rooms: 2027-01-01 Smaller: 2028-01-01	source
Maine	Proposed: under 6 oz	Not law	source

Last verified October 2026. Dates are compliance dates (YYYY-MM-DD). Laws change: confirm with the linked source. See our full hotel bottle ban guide. Not legal advice.

FAQ

Bottle Ban
Questions

Which states ban small toiletry bottles in hotels?

As of October 27, 2026: California (under 6 oz, all properties since 2024), New York (under 12 oz, all properties since January 1, 2026) and Illinois (under 6 oz, all properties since January 1, 2026) are in force. Washington starts January 1, 2027 for properties with 50 or more units and January 1, 2028 for smaller ones. Oregon SB 551 makes small plastic containers request-only from January 1, 2027 at properties with 50 or more rooms and from January 1, 2028 at all lodging. Maine's 2025 bill did not pass.

What bottle size is allowed in New York hotels?

New York bans small plastic bottles holding less than 12 ounces of hospitality personal care products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, so a 6–11 oz bottle is still too small there.

When does Washington's hotel toiletry ban start?

January 1, 2027 for lodging with 50 or more units and January 1, 2028 for smaller lodging. It covers plastic containers under 6 ounces of shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, body wash, lotion, hand soap and hand sanitizer.

What should hotels use instead of mini bottles?

Refillable bulk dispensers filled from gallons or bag-in-box refills, or refillable bottles above the state's size limit. One signature scent can run across shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and lotion.

Is this legal advice?

No. It summarizes state laws and agency pages with links to each source. Check the statute and local rules before relying on it; cities and counties can add their own rules.

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