All new developments with 50 or more single-family dwellings, 25 or more multi-family dwellings or any commercial or industrial use which occupies in excess of 1,000 square feet of land area that requires subdivision or site plan approval shall provide an on-site indoor or outdoor recycling area for the collection and storage of 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 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 the 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 and/or cardboard dry.

Signs, not exceeding four square feet in area, 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.

All recycling areas not enclosed within a structure shall be fully and completely screened from view with a solid fence, wall or landscaped buffer of sufficient size and density as to completely screen the subject area in a manner compatible with the architectural style of the remainder of the property.

All residents of the subject development shall utilize said recycling facility and shall source separate from their waste flow all of the materials as identified by the district recycling plan and specified by the Recycling Coordinator.

The Township Recycling Coordinator shall monitor said recycling facilities for compliance with this section and shall notify the Township Zoning Officer regarding any apparent violation thereof.

Required enforcement action shall be taken by the Zoning Officer against the owner of the development and/or the individual tenant the subject of the alleged violation in accordance with the Fines and Penalties Section of the Land Use Code.