A "reverse vending machine" is an automated mechanical device which accepts one or more types of empty glass, plastic or aluminum beverage containers and issues a cash refund or redeemable credit slip for them. It may sort and mechanically crush containers if the entire process is enclosed within the machine. A "bulk reverse vending machine" is larger than 50 square feet, is designed to accept more than one container at a time and pays by weight instead of per container.
(`78 Code, § 17.04.517.) (Ord. 1870 § 2, 1988.)