“Nonprofit convenience zone recycler” means a recycling center that meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (b):
(a) The recycling center is all of the following:
(1) Operated by an organization established under Section 501(c) or 501(d) of Title 26 of the United States Code.
(2) Certified by the department pursuant to Section 14538.
(3) Located within a convenience zone, but is not necessarily a supermarket site.
(b) The recycling center is all of the following:
(1) Operated by an organization established under Section 501(c) or 501(d) of Title 26 of the United States Code and has operated in the same location for a period of not less than five years.
(2) Certified by the department pursuant to Section 14538.
(3) Located within one mile of a supermarket that is in a convenience zone that is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 14571.