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City of Arden Hills 3. DEFINITIONS 3.1 Aluminum Cans Disposable containers fabricated primarily of aluminum, commonly used for soda, beer, juice, water or other beverages. 3.2 Contractor The City's recycling service contractor under the new contract beginning operation on March 1,2008. 3.3 Curbside The area of public right of way between the property line and the curb or edge of the street, but not on the street. 3.4 Curbside Recycling Bins Uniform curbside recycling bins (e.g., 18-gallon, green plastic recycling tubs) in which recyclable materials can be stored and later placed for curbside collection, as specified by the City. Also pertains to bins, boxes, bags or other containers used by residents to separate their recyclable materials. (The current l8-gallon curbside bins were originally distributed free of charge to all households by the City. Residents may now purchase bins for $5.50 each, plus tax.) For single-stream collection proposals, see Section 4.6.2 of this RFP which states that the Contractor shall provide containers for use in single- stream collection programs. 3.5 Curbside Recycling Service The recycling collection service, together with related public education and other customer services, specified within this RFP utilizing curbside recycling pickup. 3.6 Fiber As part of a dual-stream collection program, fiber includes the following paper items: old newspaper (ONP) including inserts; old magazines (OMG) including catalogs; old corrugated containers (OCC); mixed mail; old boxboard (OBB); phone books; and pop and beer carriers/cartons. 3.7 Glass Jars and Bottles Unbroken glass jars, bottles, and containers (lids/caps and pumps removed) that are primarily used for packing and bottling of food and beverages. 3.8 Mixed Mail/Junk MailIHousehold Paper Mail, advertisements, office paper, school papers, envelopes, etc. Shredded paper is acceptable in closed paper bags, no plastic bags. 2