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less dwelling units in a single building by use of individual containers, The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and facilities necessary to fulfill the terms and conditions of this Contract. The Contractor shall provide said services in compliance with all applicable laws and shall charge for said services on a volume -based schedule. II. TERM OF CONTRACT. This Contract shall be in full force and effect for a five -year period beginning January 1, 2012. 111. 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, refrigerates stoves, dishwashers, electronics as defined in this contract, 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. Contractor. Independent contractor means person or persons authorized by the Contract to perform refuse collection services within the City. G. 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. -2- 3