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Sec. B23-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this division, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the words, terms and phrases set forth in this section shall have the meanings given them in this section, to the extent that they are not inconsistent with the definitions set forth in the Act, or amendments thereto, in which case the Act shall prevail:

(a) Recyclable material means reusable material, including metals, glass, plastic and paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufacture or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials.

(b) Recycling facility means a center for the collection of recyclable materials. A "certified recycling facility" means a recycling facility certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (Public Resources Code § 14500 et seq.) (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"). A recycling facility does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. Recycling facilities may include collection facilities.

(c) Collection facility means a center for the acceptance of all types of redeemable beverage containers and refillable beer and malt beverage containers by donation, redemption or purchase from the public. Such facility does not use power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines. Collection facilities may include the following:

(1) Reverse vending machine(s);

(2) Small collection facilities which occupy an area of not more than 500 square feet, and may include:

(i) A mobile recycling unit;

(ii) Bulk reverse vending machines or a grouping of reverse vending machines occupying more than 50 square feet;

(iii) Kiosk-type units which may include permanent structures; and

(iv) Unattended containers placed for the donation of redeemable recyclable materials.

(d) Reverse vending machines means an automated mechanical device which accepts at least one or more types of empty beverage containers. (A reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically provided that the entire process is enclosed within the machine.) A bulk reverse vending machine is a reverse vending machine that is larger than 50 square feet; is designed to accept more than one container at a time; and may pay by weight instead of by container.

(e) Mobile recycling unit means an automobile, truck, trailer or van, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which is used for the collection of redeemable recyclable materials. A "mobile recycling unit" also means the bins, boxes or containers transported by trucks, vans or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials.

(Ord. No. NS-300.424, § 1, 12-8-87)

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