The permit applicant shall provide demonstration of reasonable access to source-separated recycling programs using any one of the four options presented in paragraphs (1)-(4) of this section.

(1) Option 1. At least one collection center for recycling of materials is provided for each mixed municipal solid waste composting facility and at least one collection center for each transfer station from which wastes are delivered to such composting facilities. These collection centers may be located at the composting facility or transfer station or at locations more convenient to the affected residents. "More convenient" means at a shorter average road distance from the residences served by the center, or in a central or high traffic location in the most populated municipality served by the center.

(2) Option 2. Curbside recycling. (A) For each such municipality with an affected population less than 15,000,single-family homes shall be provided residential curbside recycling at least twice per month for aluminum, steel, and bimetal cans and, at a minimum, three of the materials listed in accordance with §332.53 of this title (relating to List of Recyclable Materials); or (B) For each such municipality with an affected population of 15,000 or more, single-family homes shall be provided weekly residential curbside recycling of aluminum, steel, and bimetal cans and, at a minimum, four of the materials listed in accordance with §332.53 of this title (relating to List of Recyclable Materials).

(3) Option 3. The permit applicant may submit evidence that the method of reasonable access accomplishes a degree of recovery such that at least 10% of the waste generated by the affected residents is captured for recycling.

(4) Option 4. The permit applicant may present an alternative plan for providing reasonableaccess to residents. The commission will evaluate alternative plans on a case-by-case basis. At a minimum, the plan shall present the following information: (A) A description of the residential service areas, and their respective governmental units, from which mixed municipal solid waste is proposed to be accepted; and (B) A description of the residential source-separated recycling programs and how these programs provide reasonable access.

Source Note: The provisions of this §332.52 adopted to be effective November 29, 1995, 20 TexReg 9717.