Reverse vending machines.
El Paso City Code § 20.10.580
in effect20.10.580 - Reverse vending machines.
A. Reverse Vending Machine(s). Reverse vending machine(s) may be permitted in all commercial, manufacturing and industrial zones; provided, that they comply with the following standards:
1. Shall be established as an accessory use to a permitted commercial, manufacturing or industrial use and is in compliance with the zoning, building and fire codes of the city;
2. Shall not occupy required parking spaces for the primary use;
3. Shall occupy no more than one hundred fifty square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than eleven feet in height;
4. Shall be constructed and maintained with durable material;
5. Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone numbers of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;
6. Shall have a cumulative sign area not exceeding fifty square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions and shall be restricted to on-premises advertising;
7. Shall be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition on a daily basis;
8. Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if the facility operates during nighttime hours;
9. Reverse vending machines shall not be located in an area that obstructs the visibility of traffic entering or exiting adjacent driveways.
(Ord. 16817 § 10, 2008; Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)
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=TIT20ZO_CH20.10SUUSRE_20.10.580REVEMAFetched: 10/28/2026