As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AREA
Space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated recyclable
materials.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
A building containing three or more dwelling units occupied or intended
to be occupied by persons living independently of each other, or a group of
such buildings.
There shall be included in any new multifamily housing development that
requires subdivision or site plan approval an indoor or outdoor recycling
area for the collection and storage of residentially generated recyclable
materials. The dimensions of the recycling area shall be sufficient to accommodate
recycling bins or containers which are of adequate size and number, and which
are consistent with anticipated usage and with current methods of collection
in the area in which the project is located. The dimensions of the recycling
area and the bins or containers shall be determined in consultation with the
municipal recycling coordinator and shall be consistent with the district
recycling plan adopted pursuant to Section 3 of P.L. 1987, c. 102 (N.J.S.A.
13:1E-99.13), and any applicable requirements of the Municipal Master Plan,
adopted pursuant to Section 26 of P.L. 1987, c. 102.
The recycling area shall be conveniently located for the residential
disposition of source separated recyclable materials, preferably near, but
clearly separated from, a refuse dumpster.
The recycling area shall be well lit and shall be safely and easily
accessible by recycling personnel and vehicles. Collection vehicles shall
be able to access the recycling area without interference from parked cars
or other obstacles. Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect the recycling
area, and the bins or containers placed therein, against theft of recyclable
materials, bins or containers.
The recycling area or the bins or containers placed therein shall be
designed so as to provide protection against adverse environmental conditions
which might render the collected materials unmarketable. Any bins or containers
which are used for the collection of recyclable paper or cardboard, and which
are located in an outdoor recycling area, shall be equipped with a lid, or
otherwise covered so as to keep the paper or cardboard dry.
Signs clearly identifying the recycling area and the materials accepted
therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling
area. Individual bins or containers shall be equipped with signs indicating
the materials to be placed therein.
Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided around any outdoor recycling
area and shall be developed in an aesthetically pleasing manner.