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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

27.04.427 REVERSE VENDING MACHINES.

A "reverse vending machine" is a mechanical device which accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers, including aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and cartons, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip.

"Bulk reverse vending machines" are those machines which exceed 50 cubic feet in size or exceed eight feet in height.