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Environmental Quality Commission Recommendation Page Two Require that dumpsters used for recycling be kept within an enclosure, but allow smaller containers to be kept outdoors. An approved apartment recycling program could consist of curbside pick-up with recycling bins, separate 90-gallon containers, or a co-mingled dumpster. The EQC recommends that recycling dumpsters be kept within enclosures, but exempt 90-gallon and smaller containers from the enclosure requirement. Although recycling in commercial properties was not specifically studied, this-enclosure—requirement.would- apply to- commercial-properties as well as multiple family-- buildings. The rationale behind this recommendation is twofold: the EQC's preference for source-separated recycling over the co-mingled variety and the issue of parking. Some buildings, particularly four- plexes and some businesses, will not have adequate parking to meet zoning standards if a recycling structure needs to be built. Ninety gallon containers are relatively mobile and if they are allowed to remain unenclosed, parking would not be permanently reduced. The City Council and/or Planning Commission will need to determine whether properties that choose to use a recycling dumpster can be exempted from parking requirements. In lieu of requiring that owners to provide private collection service, initiate a pilot project of organized recycling in multi family buildings ONLY. Funded either by a utility fee or property tax designation, the City would contract with one hauler to service all multi-family buildings in the City. Through this system, the City would be able to choose the type of collection most appropriate for each building type and would be able to ensure that all apartments are receiving adequate service.