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 N.J.S.A. 13:1E-99.13, and any applicable
requirements of the Municipal Master Plan, adopted pursuant to § 26
of P.L. 1987, c. 102.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.
A.Â
The recycling area shall be conveniently located for the residential
disposition of recyclable materials in accordance with applicable
Borough law, preferably near, but clearly separated from, a refuse
dumpster.
B.Â
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.
C.Â
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 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.
D.Â
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.
E.Â
Landscaping and/or fencing shall be provided around any outdoor recycling
area and shall be developed in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
