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320.0848 (1)(b), or as otherwise approved by the Contractor, and
certifying that no able-bodied person resides in the household.
3.5.7. Procedures for Non-Collection
3.5.7.1. In the event that the Solid Waste placed out for collection does not comply with set
out procedures pursuant to this Agreement, Contractor is not required to collect it. If
Contractor elects to not collect such materials, a non-collection notice shall be placed
on the container or non-conforming materials explaining why collection was not made
and Contractor shall notify the County pursuant to Article 8.3.
3.5.7.2. In the event that Program Recyclables are contaminated through commingling with
materials that are not a Recyclable, Contractor shall, if practical, collect the Program
Recyclables and leave material that is not Recyclable in the recycling Roll Cart along
with a non-collection notice explaining why all materials were not collected. However,
in the event that the Program Recyclables and materials that are not recyclable are
commingled to the extent that they cannot easily be separated by Contractor, or the
nature of the non-Recyclables render the entire recycling Roll Cart contaminated,
Contractor shall leave all the materials along with a non-collection notice explaining
why collection was not made.
3.5.7.3. Contractor shall develop and produce non-collection notices for Solid Waste and
Program Recyclables. The design and content of non-collection notices are subject to
approval by the County.
3.5.7.4. As further specified in Article 8.3., within one (1) Day of occurrence, Contractor shall
electronically notify the Contract Manager regarding all non-collection events.
3.5.8. Hours and Holidays
3.5.8.1. Residential Collection Service shall take place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday.
3.5.8.2. In the event normal collection day falls on a Holiday, Contractor will provide make-up
collection as directed by the County.
3.5.8.2.1. Solid Waste and Yard Trash: Collection shall be provided on the next
regular collection day.
3.5.8.2.2. Recyclables: Collection services shall be one Day after the normally
scheduled collection day for the remainder of the week.
3.5.8.2.3. Contractor shall notify all affected customers of the Holiday schedule
at least two (2) weeks prior to the Holiday.
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3.6. Containers
3.6.1. Customer-Provided Containers
Contractor shall replace personal containers used for Yard Trash of a Residential Customer within
three (3) business days after being notified by the County or customer that Contractor or its
employees damaged the customer's container. Contractor shall provide a replacement container
(as applicable) that is similar in style, material, quality, and capacity to the customer's original
container. Contractor is not responsible for a replacement container if it can satisfactorily prove
to the Contract Manager that neither Contractor nor its employees damaged the Customer’s
container. Contractor shall also be able to provide and service bear-proof containers. Bear-proof
containers will be provided at customer’s expense.
3.6.2. Residential Roll Carts
3.6.2.1. Contractor will utilize existing Roll Carts to provide Solid Waste collection and existing
bins for Recyclables collection for all Residential Customers. All Roll Carts must meet
the technical specifications provided in Exhibit 5. The standard program-sized
containers include a ninety-six (96) gallon cart for Solid Waste and a eighteen (18)
gallon bin for Program Recyclables to be issued to each Residential Customer.
Contractor shall offer alternatively-sized Roll Carts upon customer request.
3.6.2.2. The County will inform residents of options for repurposing or recycling the recycling
bins used prior to the Commencement Date. Recycling options include delivery of
recycling bins to the Transfer Stations or placing bins curbside during the first week of
carted collection service. If placed curbside, Contractor shall collect and deliver bins
to the Transfer Stations for recycling.
3.6.2.3. If a customer generates large quantities of Solid Waste, the customer may request one
(1) additional Roll Cart to accommodate the extra materials. There shall be no charge
for the delivery on additional Roll Carts for Solid Waste. The fee for collection service
on a second Roll Cart is provided in Exhibit 1.
3.6.2.4. Ownership of all Roll Carts and bins provided by the Contractor for Residential
Collection Service shall rest with Contractor until expiration or termination of this
Agreement, at which point ownership shall rest with the County.
3.6.2.5. Maintenance and repair of all Roll Carts and bins are the sole responsibility of the
Contractor. All repair and replacement costs shall be borne by the Contractor.
3.6.2.6. Contractor shall repair or replace a Roll Cart and/or bin within three (3) business days
of receiving notice from the County or customer of the need for repair, or if identified
unserviceable by Contractor.
3.6.2.7. Roll Carts and bins shall be delivered to new customers within three (3) business days
from the date of request with a County-approved new customer information packet
attached and protected from inclement weather.
3.7. Designated Facility
All Solid Waste, Recyclables, Yard Trash, and Bulk Waste collected by the Contractor pursuant to this
Agreement must be delivered to a Designated Facility, unless otherwise approved by the Contract
Manager in writing. Contractor may tip all materials collected from Residential Customers within the
residential franchise area at no cost to the Contractor. Contractor must pay the commercial tip fee for all
Solid Waste collected from customers not included as part of this Agreement. The Designated Facilities
are as follows:
• Solid Waste and Bulk Waste: North Transfer Station or South Transfer Station
• Recyclables: South Transfer Station
• Yard Trash: Baker Landfill or Wright Landfill
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3.8. Additional Responsibilities
3.8.1. Restrictions on Collection of Mixed Loads
3.8.1.1. Contractor shall collect Solid Waste, Yard Trash, Bulk Waste and Recyclables generated
in the Service Area pursuant to this Agreement separate from any materials generated
outside of the Service Area.
3.8.1.2. Contractor shall collect Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Yard Trash separate from each
other unless allowed by written approval of the Contract Manager.
3.8.1.3. Contractor shall not mix or commingle Recyclables with Solid Waste. Contractor shall
collect Recyclables from Residential Customers pursuant to this Agreement separate
from Recyclables collected from Multi-Family and commercial customers. If
Recyclables from Multi-Family or commercial businesses are commingled with
Recyclables collected from Residential Customers, the County shall have the exclusive
right to either accept or reject the entire load.
3.8.1.4. Contractor shall collect Bulk Waste in a manner that allows separation of White
Goods, E-Waste, tires, and other Recyclables, as identified by the County, at the
Transfer Stations.
3.8.2. Routes and Schedules
3.8.2.1. Contractor shall not change the scheduled residential collection days unless
Contractor receives the Contract Manager’s prior authorization. The Contract
Manager’s approval of such changes shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event
of a permanent change in routes or schedules that will alter the day of collection, the
Contractor shall notify all affected customers in writing or other manner approved by
the Contract Manager not less than two (2) weeks prior to the change.
3.8.3. Manner of Collection
3.8.3.1. All containers and Roll Carts shall be completely emptied and placed back in an upright
position at the point where collected. Containers with an unattached lid shall be
completely emptied and placed back in an upright or inverted position with the lid set
on top, or placed beside the container, at the point where collected. Roll Carts shall
be placed with the lid in the closed position.
3.8.3.2. Contractor shall provide all collection services with as little noise and disturbance as
possible.
3.8.3.3. No trespassing by Contractor’s employees will be permitted. No Contractor employee
shall remove or tamper with any property not placed for collection.
3.8.3.4. All collection vehicles shall remain on the right-hand side of the road when providing
collection service and at no time shall collection crews cross to the left-hand side of
the road to retrieve containers, Roll Carts, or materials that have been set out for
collection.
3.8.3.5. Contractor’s vehicles shall not unduly interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic and
