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Textiles to include reusable: Linens — towels, sheets, blankets, <br />curtains and tablecloths; Clothes — belts, coats, hats, gloves, shoes <br />and boots. Textiles must be dry, clean and free of mold, mildew and <br />excessive stains. Residents shall place textiles separately in plastic <br />garbage bags or other bags as determined by the City. Each bag or <br />set of bags will have an identifying marker clearly identifying the <br />materials for collection. Residents will be instructed to avoid the use <br />of paper bags and boxes; however, materials set out in these <br />containers are acceptable provided that the materials have not been <br />exposed to rain or snow. If the textiles are wet the Contractor will <br />not collect those items. <br />Multi-Unit: All multi-unit recycling collection containers shall be <br />placed in recycling stations as specified in the RFP section 4.23. <br />Containers shall be clearly marked with text and graphics detailing <br />materials accepted and material preparation requirements. A 2-sort <br />system of co-mingled containers, and co-mingled fibers will be used. <br />III. Recyclinq Containers <br />Curbside: Contractor shall annually provide a minimum of 500 blue, <br />plastic recycling bins to the City for distribution to participants in the <br />curbside recycling program. Bins must have a recycling logo stamped <br />on two sides. The artwork for the stamp must be approved by the <br />City. The City and Contractor will mutually agree on the number of <br />bin lids and wheels kits to be ordered each year. Bin purchases will <br />be orqanized by the Contractor and will include a cooperative <br />purchase of bins made in coordination with other cities to maximize <br />the bulk discount for the City. The City's recyclinq bins will be stored <br />at the Contractors facility at no additional cost to the City. Upon <br />request of the City a number of recyclinq bins aqreed upon by the City <br />and Contractor will be delivered to a location specified by the City <br />within two weeks of the day the delivery request is made by the City. <br />This delivery will be made at no cost to the City. Recycling containers <br />shall not be a prerequisite to participation in the curbside recycling <br />program. Other container types such as kraft grocery bags, boxes, <br />and bins are acceptable to the extent that route drivers readily <br />recognize recyclables. <br />Multifamily: Contractors shall provide containers for all Multifamily <br />Dwellings as specified in RFP definition 4.20 in sufficient quantity to <br />adequately contain the materials between collections, to be placed <br />in recycling stations as specified in RFP definition 4.23. <br />3 <br />