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2.5.7 Opt -in Program The City allows small businesses and faith organizations to opt in to the City's recycling program through an application process. To opt in, organizations and businesses need to send in an application to the City, have a similar composition to a SUD, and be able to recycle materials in a 96-gallon recycling cart. If these requirements are met, the City will approve the opt -in application and provide the information to Contractor. The Contractor is then responsible to drop off the cart(s) and start collection on the next scheduled service date. 2.5.8 Procedure for Non -Targeted Materials If the Contractor determines that a resident has set out noticeable and significant Non -Targeted Materials, the driver shall use the following procedures: 2.5.8.1 Curbside Contractor shall leave the Non -Targeted Materials and leave an "education tag" indicating acceptable materials and the proper method of preparation. If the Non -Targeted Recyclables have been tipped into the collection truck, the driver shall record the address of the stop, and leave an education tag on the cart. The address shall be recorded on a form acceptable to the City. Contractor shall report the addresses to the City Recycling Coordinator at the end of each month. Upon request of the City, the Contractor will undertake additional efforts to educate the resident or owner regarding proper materials preparation. These additional education efforts shall be conducted at no additional cost to the City. 2.5.8.2 Multi -Unit Dwellings Contaminated carts or dumpsters of material will not be collected, and a tag will be left indicating the reason the material is unacceptable. The Contractor shall also notify the City Recycling Coordinator within one business day by email that the material was left and the reason that the material was unacceptable. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain cooperation from the building owner/manager in removal of trash and separation of acceptable materials so that the carts can be serviced. The Contractor shall provide the City with a minimum of one month's notice of any multi -unit education campaign plans. 2.6 City's Annual Recycling Public Education Flyer The Contractor will be responsible for publishing and dispersing an annual public education flyer to be sent to all residents that contains the following recycling information: • List of materials to be included for recycling. • List of materials excluded that cannot be recycled in the City's program. • How to prepare materials. • How to receive additional information about the program. • Annual calendar of curbside recycling districts. Recycling Services Contract 2022-2025.doc • A-11 Page 49 of 348