§ 46-7. Private collection programs for multiresidential complexes.  


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  • A. 
    In any garbage district or area designated by the Town Board subject to a curbside program established pursuant to § 46-5 of this chapter, there is also established a program ("private collection program") for the source separation, collection and delivery of newspaper and any other designated recyclable material included in the curbside program from all non-physically-disabled residents of multiresidential complexes.
    B. 
    The owner, manager or superintendent of every multiresidential complex subject to Subsection A above shall provide and maintain, in a neat and sanitary condition, recycling collection areas to receive newspaper and other designated recyclables included in the curbside program which are generated by residents of the complex. In cases where a condominium, cooperative, homeowners' or similar association exists, the association shall be responsible for provision and maintenance of the recycling collection areas. Said recycling collection areas shall be constructed and capable of receiving newspaper within 180 days of the establishment of the curbside program and any and all other designated recyclables as may be included in or added to the curbside program within 180 days of such inclusion or in addition to the curbside program.
    C. 
    Once the recycling collection area for a particular multiresidential complex has been constructed and is capable of receiving newspaper and other designated recyclables as may be included in or added to the curbside program, all non-physically-disabled residents of such complex shall source separate such materials by placing them in the appropriate containers or areas within the collection area.
    D. 
    The owner, manager or superintendent of each multiresidential complex subject to Subsection A above shall arrange for the collection for recycling of newspaper and other designated recyclables from the recycling collection areas.
    E. 
    The number and design of the recycling collection areas required by this section for each multiresidential complex shall be consistent with guidelines provided by the Commissioner.