Storage, maintenance, replacement, and ownership of carts.
El Paso City Code § 9.04.110
in effect9.04.110 - Storage, maintenance, replacement, and ownership of carts.
A. Storage of carts. Carts shall be removed from the curbside by end of designated collection day, as specified in Section 9.04.090. Upon removal of carts from the curbside, carts shall be secured at the residential property in an unobtrusive location and screened to minimize visibility from public streets, sidewalk and adjacent property such as but not limited to the following:
1. In a garage;
2. In an outdoor storage building;
3. On the side of a structure on the property; or
4. At the back of a structure on the property.
Provided however, between designated collection days, carts shall not be stored in a manner that constitutes a nuisance.
B. Ownership of carts. The city owns all carts. owners or occupants of residential properties shall leave all carts at the residential property after the residential property is sold or the owners or occupants move out. Carts may not be transferred to another residential property.
C. Maintenance of carts. For properties occupied or possessed by owners or occupants, carts shall be maintained by occupants of such residential properties in a clean and nuisance free condition. For all other residential properties, carts shall be maintained by owners of such residential properties in a clean and nuisance-free condition.
D. Replacement of carts. In the event a cart becomes damaged or missing, the owner or occupant shall notify the department that repairs to the damaged cart or a replacement cart is required, in a manner conforming to the administrative process. The city personnel may charge the established cart replacement fee.
E. Repossession of recycling carts. The city may repossess a recycling carts if the owner or occupant does not comply with requirements established for the residential recycling program. The city may charge the established repossession fee.
(Ord. No. 17380, § 1, 8-24-2010)
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_ARTIIMUSOWAREMAGEREPR_9.04.110STMAREOWCAFetched: 10/28/2026