Identification as recyclable materials.
El Paso City Code § 9.04.350
in effect9.04.350 - Identification as recyclable materials.
Material managed in accordance with all of the following requirements shall be considered commercial recyclable materials for purposes of this chapter. The management of carts and program recyclable materials identified as being included within the residential recycling program are not subject to the requirements of this article.
A. Separation. Commercial recyclable materials shall:
1. Be separated by the generator from any solid waste generated at the property; and
2. Be composed of cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, metal or other materials as designated by the director from time to time.
B. Storage. Commercial recyclable materials shall:
1. Not be commingled with any solid waste during storage and/or collection;
2. Be stored in carts, containers and/or roll-offs specifically designated to store commercial recyclable materials, or bulked and secured in a manner not contributing to a nuisance or potential fire hazard;
3. Be stored in carts, containers, roll-offs or as bulked material with affixed labels, decals, paint or signs that clearly indicate "RECYCLABLE MATERIAL" in letters at least two inches in height, in a color boldly contrasting the paint color of the cart, container, roll-off or bulked material; and
4. Be stored in carts, containers, roll-offs or as bulked material in a manner not constituting a nuisance or contributing to windblown litter or discharge to the environment.
C. Records. In order to verify commercial recyclable material collection service, generator shall retain a copy of a written contract or agreement securing recyclable material collection service with an identified third party and retain written copies of bills or invoices for the most recent period of twelve calendar months.
(Ord. No. 17380, § 1, 8-24-2010; Ord. No. 17471, § 10, 12-21-2010)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.04SOWAMA_ARTVIDREMACOCO_9.04.350IDREMAFetched: 10/28/2026