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III. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Contract, the following terms shall have the following meanings: A. Additional Collection Service. Refuse in excess of the designated volume -base per residential dwelling unit or residential dwelling units desiring collection of items from a location other than the boulevard adjoining the curb. B. Appliances. Household items such as, but not limited to, refrigerators stoves, dishwashers, garbage disposers, freezers, washers and dryers, water heaters, microwave ovens, trash compactors, furnaces, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. "Appliances" includes the industry term "white goods ". Gas ammonia appliances are not included under this definition as they are considered hazardous waste. C. Bulky Items. Large household items such as, but not limited to, bathtubs, beds, mattresses, bikes, carpet and padding (less than 4 foot bundles & less than 45 pounds), chairs, couches, doors, dressers, exercise equipment, garage door openers, gas grills (without tank), lawnmowers (drained), pallets, water softeners, wheels /rims /tires, windows, construction debris (less than 4 feet in length and less than 45 pounds), and items that are too large to fit into the garbage cart or container. D. Co- collection of Organics. The co- mingled collection of yard waste and food waste. This may also include contaminated, non - recyclable paper. E. Collection Service. Collection service is the process of collection and transportation of refuse, yard waste and recyclables. F. Compostable Bag. Compostable bags include paper Kraft bags (large brown paper bags) or compostable plastic bags. Compostable plastic bags should clearly state that they meet ASTM D6400 standards for composting and that they are "compostable ". Bags marked "biodegradable" or "degradable" do not meet the state law. G. Contractor. Independent contractor means person or persons authorized by the Contractor to perform refuse collection services within the City. H. Day- Certain Collection. Day- Certain collection is a City- approved plan for weekly collection services by an established day- certain schedule. This schedule requires refuse, yard waste, and recyclable collection on the same day of the week and is based on a five (5) day, Monday through Friday, workweek. The only exceptions to the "day- certain" plan shall be during those weeks in which occur legal holidays or the pickup of major appliances under the Bulky Item designation. I. Electronics. Computers and peripherals, televisions, video display device, printers, FAX machines, DVD players, video cassette recorders and other devices as acceptable by the Contractor and the State. All definitions of electronics are as defined by State -2-