The City of Beverly finds that reducing the amount of solid waste and conservation of recyclable materials is an important public concern and is necessary to implement the requirements of the SWMA and the County Plan. Areas for the collection of recyclables on residential properties should be designed to effectuate collection of material in a safe and sanitary manner and should be sized to meet current industry standards for volumes and containers.
[Added 12-28-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-8]
This article is adopted pursuant to P.L. 1987, c. 102 (effective April 20, 1987), N.J.S.A. 40:48-2, N.J.S.A. 40:66-1 and N.J.S.A. 40:49-2.1, and any amendments adopted thereto.
A.
In accordance with the Municipal Recycling Ordinance located at Chapter 492, Solid Waste, Article V, Recycling, every multifamily, qualified private community and mobile home park within the City of Beverly shall be required to provide, for the use of its residents, centralized and common locations on its property for the storage, prior to collection, of source-separated recyclables generated by the residents of the property.
B.
Each common area recycling storage location shall, at a minimum, conform to the following standards:
(1)
The dimensions of the recycling storage location shall be sufficient to accommodate recycling containers which are of size and number as required by the Burlington County Department of Solid Waste (DSW) and which are consistent with current methods of collection utilized by the Burlington County Regional Program or the private collection company being utilized. The following tables indicate the minimum container capacity requirements for weekly recycling service and common container dimensions.
Minimum Container Capacity Requirements for Weekly Recycling Service | ||
|---|---|---|
Fiber (paper and cardboard) | Commingled (bottles and cans) | |
Dual-stream collection | ||
Non-age-restricted complex | 1 cubic yard of capacity for every 15 dwelling units | 0.47 cubic yards (96 gallons) of capacity for every 18 dwelling units |
Age-restricted complex | 1 cubic yard of capacity for every 20 dwelling units | 0.47 cubic yards (96 gallons) of capacity for every 24 dwelling units |
Single-stream collection | Fiber and Commingled | |
Non-age-restricted complex | 2 cubic yards of capacity for every 20 units | |
Age-restricted complex | 1.4 cubic yards of capacity for every 20 units | |
Common Container Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | Length (inches) | Width (inches) | Height (inches) |
1 cubic yard | 72 | 24 | 29 |
2 cubic yards | 72 | 34 | 45 (rear)/34 (front) |
3 cubic yards | 72 | 43 | 48 (rear)/40 (front) |
4 cubic yards | 72 | 51 | 56 (rear)/46 (front) |
6 cubic yards | 80 | 66 | 71 (rear)/47 (front) |
8 cubic yards | 80 | 71 | 86 (rear)/53 (front) |
(2)
Unless expressly prohibited by a municipality, or not feasible due to existing site constraints, recycling containers for all Class-A-designated recyclables shall be co-located at all solid waste collection areas within the complex.
(3)
The recycling storage locations shall be conveniently located for the residential disposition of source-separated recyclable materials, preferably co-located, but clearly separated from refuse containers.
(4)
Outdoor recycling storage locations shall include a concrete pad of the size as specified herein. The dimensions of the recycling storage location shall provide sufficient area for the required container(s).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See the diagram titled "Common Area Recycling Storage Location (Dual Stream) Detail" included as an attachment to this chapter.
(5)
The recycling storage locations 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 areas without interference from parked cars or other obstacles. The following turning template can be used to plan vehicular accessibility to recycling storage locations:
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(6)
Reasonable measures shall be taken to protect the recycling areas and the bins or containers placed therein against theft of recyclable materials or the bins or containers themselves.
(7)
Signs, as approved by the DSW, clearly identifying the recycling areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of access to the recycling areas.
(8)
Each recycling area shall be enclosed on three sides by a solid fence or masonry enclosure six feet in height and shall be surrounded by landscaping. A durable closable access gate on the fourth side should be provided.
In order to facilitate recycling in all new construction, and to avoid the creation of unhealthful or cramped storage situations, sufficient storage shall be available for recycling containers within all new construction of residential housing.
A.
Recycling storage locations. Curbside recycling container storage locations shall not include basements that require the negotiation of stairs or any location either above or below finished grade. Locations shall be on a hard-wearing, smooth, continuous surface with access to a path with a width no less than three feet and headroom of not less than seven feet.
B.
Single-family and two-family dwellings. Each residential dwelling unit shall be designed to provide a curbside recycling storage container storage location containing, at a minimum, dimensions (length times width times height) of no less than 36 inches by 32 inches by 84 inches per unit. The location shall be clearly marked as such on floor plans of the dwelling unit if to be located inside the dwelling unit. If to be located outside the dwelling unit, adequate storage space for the container shall be identified on the property survey. This shall be done at the time of subdivision approval, if applicable, or at the time of zoning or building permit application.[1]
C.
Multifamily and condominium complex dwellings. Curbside recycling container storage locations shall be provided for each multifamily and condominium complex dwelling where common area recycling storage locations are not otherwise provided. Each multifamily and condominium complex dwelling unit shall be designed to provide a curbside recycling container storage location containing, at a minimum, dimensions (length times width times height) of no less than 36 inches by 32 inches by 84 inches per unit. The location shall be clearly marked as such on floor plans of the dwelling unit if to be located inside the dwelling unit. If to be located outside the dwelling unit, adequate storage space for the container shall be identified on the site plans or subdivision plans.[2]
The terms and provisions of this article are to be liberally construed, so as best to achieve and to effectuate the goals and purposes hereof. This article shall be construed in pari materi with the SWMA and the County Plan.