(a)

1. (1) Boards are to determine if existing recycling facilities are adequate, whether public, private-for-profit, or nonprofit.
2. (2) Boards shall designate those determined to be adequate as collection centers.

(b)

1. (1) In the event existing recycling facilities do not accept the minimum number of materials, boards are to encourage existing recycling facilities to accept at a minimum three (3) recyclable materials contained in 8 CAR § 63-502(a)(1) – (9) or authorized under 8 CAR § 63-502(b) in order to qualify for designation as a recyclables collection center.
2. (2) If existing recycling facilities do not or cannot meet these requirements, two (2) recycling facilities may be jointly designated by the board, provided that a minimum of three (3) recyclable materials contained in 8 CAR § 63-502(a)(1) – (9) or authorized under 8 CAR § 63-502(b) are collected by the combined locations.