[Ord. #1120]
As used in this section:
a.
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT shall mean 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.
b.
RECYCLING AREA shall mean space allocated for collection
and storage of source separated recyclable materials.
[Ord. #1120; Ord. #1989, 11-27-2007, Part I,
amended]
a.
Any development plan proposing construction of a multifamily
housing development, single family development of 50 or more units,
or any commercial, institutional, or industrial development for the
utilization of 1,000 square feet or more of land shall include a recycling
plan. This plan must contain, at a minimum, the following:
1.
A detailed analysis of the expected composition and
amounts of solid waste and recyclables generated at the proposed development;
and
2.
Locations documented on the development plan that
provide for convenient recycling opportunities for all owners, tenants,
and occupants. The recycling area shall be of sufficient size, convenient
location and contain other attributes (signage, lighting, fencing,
etc.) as may be determined by the municipal recycling coordinator.
b.
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.
[Ord. #1120; Ord. #1989, 11-27-2007, Part I,
amended]
The recycling area shall be conveniently located
for the disposition of source separated recyclable materials, preferably
near, but clearly separated from, a refuse dumpster.
[Ord. #1120]
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.
[Ord. #1120; Ord. #1989, 11-27-2007, Part I,
amended]
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 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.
[Ord. #1120]
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.
[Ord. #1120]
Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided
around any outdoor recycling area and shall be developed in an aesthetically
pleasing manner.
