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Division 1 — Generally›Chapter 33›Article 33 — RECYCLING FACILITIES

§ 33-693 materials.

Escondido Zoning Code · 2026-05 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Escondido

"Processing" means the preparation of recyclable materials to the specifications of an enduser for the purpose of remanufacturing. Processing may include the preparation of recyclables by means of bailing, compacting, flattening, crushing, shredding, cleaning and any other mechanical sorting. Processing also includes the initial dumping of material into containers or onto a floor. The processing does not include the recycling of refuse materials (other than incidental residuals contained within the recycling load, which may not exceed 10% of the materials processed by weight), or hazardous materials or auto dismantling.

"Processing facility" means a building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Such facilities deal with the collection and preparation of recyclable materials for efficient shipment to an end user's specifications by means of bailing, compacting, flattening, crushing, shredding, cleaning, and any other mechanical sorting. Such facilities do not involve the remanufacturing of recyclable materials into new products and/or crushing of concrete or asphalt. Processing facilities may include the following:

  • (1) Small processing facilities which occupy an area larger than 500 square feet and do not process more than 10 tons of recyclable materials per day.

  • (2) Large processing facilities means any processing facility other than a small processing facility used for the collection and processing of recyclable material collected predominantly from commercial and industrial sources, as well as commercial and municipal recycling vehicles.

"Processing of yard waste (green waste)" means the process that produces mulch and soil modifier materials from yard waste. This process includes shredding, grinding and the composition of yard waste.

"Recycling facility" means a center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. Recycling facilities include "collection facilities" and "processing facilities."

"Recyclable materials" means reusable materials including, but not limited to, metals, glass, plastic, paper and yard waste which are intended for reuse, remanufacture or reconstruction for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable materials may include used motor oil collected and transported in accordance with Section 25250.11 and 25143.2(b) of the California Health and Safety Code.

"Residual waste" means a solid product left over at the end of the sorting and processing of recyclable materials which is intended for disposal rather than shipment to an end-user for the purpose of remanufacturing or reuse.

"Reverse vending machine" means an automated mechanical device which occupies less than 50 square feet and accepts at least one or more type of empty beverage containers including, but not limited to aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value as determined by the state. A reverse vending machine may sort and process containers mechanically provided that the entire process is enclosed within the machine. In order to accept and temporarily store all three container types in a proportion commensurate with their relative redemption rates, and met the requirements of certification as recycling facility, multiple groupings of reverse vending machines may be necessary.

"Yard waste (green waste)" means materials trimmed from trees, ground cover, and shrubs. It may also include leaves, weeds, clippings, branches, brush and wood materials. (Zoning Code, Ch. 104, § 1040.20; Ord. No. 92-21, § 1, 6-10-92; Ord. No. 97-05, § 1, 4-2-97)

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City of Escondido, CA § 33-693

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Escondido Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 6
  2. Division 2 — Routing
  3. Division 2 — Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program
  4. ▸ Division 1 — Generally
    Overview
    1. § 11-53. Created and established.
    2. § 11-54. Purpose.
    3. § 11-55. Membership.
    4. § 11-56. Members in classified service and subject to civil se…
    5. § 11-57. Personnel to obey fire chief and rules and regulation…
    6. § 11-63. Appointment; tenure.
    7. § 11-64. Qualifications.
    8. § 11-65. Status of employment.
    9. § 11-66. General authority.
    10. § 11-67. To perform duties prescribed by city manager.
    11. § 11-68. To aid enforcement of ordinances, report violations.
    12. § 11-69. Duty to promulgate and enforce rules, regulations for…
    13. § 11-70. Authority, duty to inspect buildings, premises and or…
    14. § 11-71. Right of entry to make inspections.
    15. § 11-72. Duty to investigate fires, maintain records.
    16. § 11-73. Duty to preserve order at fires.
    17. § 11-74. Provide instruction for department in first aid, etc.
    18. § 11-75. Duty to call fire drills; purpose of drills.
    19. § 11-76. Responsible for conduct of and property of department.
    20. § 11-77. Duty to recommend disciplinary action.
    21. § 11-78. Duty to make reports; contents.
    22. § 11-79. To submit annual budget.
    23. Chapter 20
    24. Chapter 32
    25. ▸ Chapter 33
      Overview
      1. § 33-1313. Penalty provisions.
      2. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
      3. Article 2 — OPEN SPACE AND HAZARDOUS LANDS GENERALLY
      4. Article 3 — OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
      5. Article 4 — FLOOD PLAIN (FP) OVERLAY ZONE
      6. Article 5 — OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      7. Article 6 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
      8. Article 9 — ANIMAL OVERLAY (AO) ZONE
      9. Article 11 — (RESERVED)
      10. Article 13 — (RESERVED)
      11. Article 16 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
      12. Article 18 — SPECIFIC PLAN (S-P) ZONE
      13. Article 19 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) ZONE
      14. Article 24 — (RESERVED)
      15. Article 25 — PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL Z…
      16. Article 26 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
      17. Article 27 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY
      18. Article 30 — HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL OVERLAY (H-C-O) ZONE
      19. Article 31 — SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (S-T-P) OVERLAY ZONE
      20. Article 32 — BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES
      21. ▸ Article 33 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
        Overview
        1. § 33-690. Purpose.
        2. § 33-691. Objectives.
        3. § 33-692. Definitions.
        4. § 33-693 materials.
        5. § 33-693. Permits required.
        6. § 33-694. Development standards.
        7. § 33-694 during the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;
        8. § 33-695. Building permit.
      22. Article 34 — COMMUNICATION ANTENNAS
      23. Article 35 — OUTDOOR LIGHTING
      24. Article 36 — CARGO CONTAINER RESTRICTIONS
      25. Article 37 — PUBLIC ART
      26. Article 38 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
      27. Article 39 — OFF-STREET PARKING
      28. Article 40 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES
      29. Article 41 — SENIOR HOUSING
      30. Article 42 — ADULT BUSINESSES
      31. Article 43 — ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS
      32. Article 44 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
      33. Article 45 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
      34. Article 46 — TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
      35. Article 47 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
      36. Article 48 — RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
      37. Article 49 — AIR SPACE CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY APARTMENT PRO…
      38. Article 52 — FREEWAY SIGN CONTROL
      39. Article 55 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
      40. Article 56 — MISCELLANEOUS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      41. Article 57 — MISCELLANEOUS USE RESTRICTIONS
      42. Article 58 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  5. Division 1
  6. Division 2 — Variances and Administrative Adjustments
  7. Division 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
  8. Division 4 — Amendments and Zone Changes
  9. Division 5 — Reasonable Accommodation
  10. Division 6 — Public Hearings, Notices, Fees and Appeals
  11. Division 7 — Enforcement and Penalties
  12. Division 8 — Plot Plans
  13. Division 9 — Zoning Administrator

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