[Adopted 12-6-1993]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
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.
Space allocated for collection and storage of source-separated
recyclable materials.
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.
