by Jayna Smith

Starting on July 1, Walmart customers will no longer cart their groceries and other goods out of the store using those familiar gray plastic Walmart bags. July 1 is when the ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect in Maine.

Customers will need to bring their own reusable bag or container when shopping at Walmart. The chain will have reusable bags for sale at the registers and throughout the store starting at a price of 50¢.