Reverse vending machine.
El Paso City Code § 20.02.816
in effect20.02.816 - Reverse vending machine.
"Reverse vending machine" is an automated mechanical device which accepts and mechanically processes at least one or more types of materials including, but not limited to, aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip or other form of benefit; and the entire process is enclosed within the machine. In order to accept and temporarily store all container types in a proportion commensurate with their relative redemption rates, multiple grouping of reverse vending machines may be necessary.
(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_CH20.02GEPRDE_ARTIIDE_20.02.816REVEMAFetched: 10/28/2026