[Added 3-20-1989 by Ord. No. 4-1989]
A plan for the storage and disposal of solid
waste and for the separation and collection of recyclable materials
shall be submitted. Any proposal for any development for the construction
of 50 or more units of single-family residential housing or 25 or
more units of multifamily residential housing and any commercial or
industrial development proposal for the utilization of 1,000 square
feet or more of land shall specifically provide for a method of collection,
disposition and recycling of all recyclable materials designated in
the Municipal Recycling Ordinance.
[Added 10-18-1993 by Ord. No. 8-1993]
A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MULTIFAMILY 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.
RECYCLING AREA
Space allocated for collection and storage of recyclable
materials.
B. In the event that zoning should be changed at some
future time to allow multifamily housing in the Township of Byram,
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 District
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.
C. The recycling area shall be conveniently located for
the residential disposition of recyclable materials, preferably near,
but clearly separated from, a refuse dumpster.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided around
any outdoor recycling area and shall be developed in an aesthetically
pleasing manner.