Res 2014-088/Green Guy Recycling Contract for drop-off and pick-up

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1.2.12 Single Stream Recycling — Co- mingled collection, transportation, and processing of recyclable materials. All classes of materials (i.e. glass, paper, metals and plastics) are collected in one container either by mechanical or manual means for transport to a recyclable materials processing facility for automated sorting and processing. 1.2.13 Solid waste - Garbage, rubbish, bulky waste, construction debris, stable matter, tree trimmings and yard waste not suitable for processing at a recyclable materials processing facility. 1.2.14 Work - The furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, services and other incidentals necessary for the successful completion of the Contract and the carrying out of all duties and obligations imposed by this Contract on the Contractor. Section 1.3 Recycling Collection Center The Contractor will: 1.3.1 Recycling Drop -off Center Operate a Recycling Drop -Off Center within the City limits in order to collect recyclable materials from the public. The mode of collection may be by sorted bins. The Contractor will provide appropriate supervision, materials, equipment, and labor for the operation of the Recycling Drop - Off Center as follows: A. Accept all types of paper and cardboard, tires, oil and filters, scrap metal and white goods, glass, Freon bearing appliances, certain types of plastic, non- ferrous metals, and Styrofoam peanuts, rechargeable batteries, printer and toner cartridges, used cooking oil, anti - freeze, car batteries and residential electronic waste during the Contractor's normal business hours. The Contractor will accept a maximum of one (1) television and two (2) Cathode Ray Tubes per household at no charge to City residents per year. In addition, the Contractor will waive the fee for Freon recovery for up to two (2) Freon bearing appliances and the tire disposal fee for five (5) tires per year for San Marcos residents. The Contractor may accept additional items for a fee based on current market conditions. B. Market and ship all recyclable materials to raw materials end users for manufacturer into new products in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations /or transport to a recycling materials processing facility. Under no circumstances will recyclable materials be disposed of at a disposal site. C. Ensure that all buildings, facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment used in the performance of these Services are kept in good repair and appearance and in sanitary condition. In this regard, the Contractor /subcontractor will police the grounds at least once each day and dispose of loose and wind -blown recyclable materials. D. Provide a monthly report to the City detailing the recyclable materials collected and marketed including total pounds per type of material and market value of each type of material. 3 Recycling Services Contract 2011