1A, Residential Curbside Recycling - Contract Discussion

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As of 01/07/08 1.21 "Textiles" Textiles include unwanted but reusable Linens: towels, sheets, blankets, curtains, tablecloths and clothes: including belts, coats, hats, gloves, shoes and boots that are clean and free of mold, mildew and excessive stains. Textiles must be dry. 1.22 "Work Plan from Contractor" The annual work plan proposal for recycling system improvements submitted from the Contractor and approved by the City. 2. Term of contract The term of the new recycling contract will be a period of three (3) years from March 1, 2008 through March 1, 2011 with two (2) one-year options to renew upon mutual agreement of the two parties prior to expiration of the contract . 3. Annual Work Plan The Contractor shall submit an annual work plan proposal no later than February 1 st for the upcoming calendar year to outline key priorities for system improvements. Public education tools shall be itemized and approximate timelines described. Other service improvements may also be included in the work plan. The City shall review and approve the work plan by no later than March 1 st each year. The annual work plan shall be incorporated by reference as an amendment to this contract. 4. Annual performance review meeting to discuss recommendations for continuous improvement Upon receipt of the Contractors annual report, the City shall schedule an annual meeting with the Contractor and a City's committee. The objectives of this annual meeting will include (but not limited to): • Review Contractor's annual report, including trends in recovery rate and participation. • Efforts the Contractor has made to expand recyclable markets. • Review Contractor's performance based on feedback from residents to the Environment Committee members and/or City staff. • Review Contractor's recommendations for improvement in the City's recycling program, including enhanced public education and other opportunities as contained within the annual work plan for the upcoming year. • Review City staff recommendations for Contractor's service improvements. • Discuss other opportunities for improvement with the remaining years under the current contract. 5. "Dual Stream, Plus" collection / processing system Dual stream recyclables collection and processing services shall be the basic service system design for this contract. Under this dual stream design, residents shall continue to be instructed to separate recyclables into two primary groups of materials: (1) all food and beverage containers, including: glass, metal, aseptic, gable-top and plastic bottles; and (2) all 6