(a) Receptacles, including waste receptacles, waste compactors and recycling bins, shall be designed, constructed and maintained according to the standards of this section. Waste receptacle location and details of construction shall be shown for each proposed receptacle on site plans. A change in receptacle location or size shall require modification of the enclosure, as warranted by this section.
(1) Containers: Shall be consolidated to minimize the number of collection sites and located so as to reasonably equalize the distance from the buildings or projects they serve. For storage of recyclable materials, the enclosure area and pad size shall be increased to amply accommodate the extra materials and their containers.
(2) Location: Waste receptacles shall be located in the rear yard or non- required side yard, and shall be as far away as practical, and in no case less than twenty (20) feet, from any residential district and placed in such a way that they are not easily damaged by the refuse vehicle. The location and orientation of the waste receptacle and enclosure shall minimize the potential for the waste receptacle to be viewed from a public street or adjacent residential district.
(3) Protection: Bollards or similar protective devices shall be installed at the opening to prevent damage to the enclosure.
(4) Access: Waste receptacles shall be easily accessed by refuse vehicles without potential for damage to the enclosure or automobiles parked in designated parking spaces.
(5) Base Design: The receptacle base shall be at least ten (10) feet by six (6) feet and constructed of six (6) inches of reinforced concrete pavement. The base shall extend six (6) feet beyond the waste receptacle pad or gate to support the front axle of a refuse vehicle.
(6) Lids or Covers: Each waste receptacle shall have an enclosing lid or cover.
(7) Screening: In addition to the requirements above, screening for waste receptacles shall be according to the following standards:
A. Outside trash disposal containers shall be screened on all sides with an opaque fence or wall, and gate at least one (1) foot higher than the receptacle, but no less than six (6) feet in height, whichever is higher.
B. Materials of the enclosure shall be constructed of brick; concrete or decorative precast panel with brick effect; a wooden enclosure, provided the lumber is treated to prevent decay; or a combination of these materials, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator to be durable and suitable for outdoor use. The materials shall provide a similar or compatible appearance to the main building.
(Ord. 26-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)