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to properly prepare recyclables for collection. If the Contractor fails to <br />pick up recyclables at a residential dwelling unit because it was <br />improperly prepared, it is the Contractor's responsibility to immediately <br />inform in writing the residential dwelling unit on how to properly prepare <br />the recyclables so that they will be acceptable for pick up. The <br />Contractor shall also inform the City of said notice when the residence <br />has received multiple notices. Any change in material preparation and <br />separation requirements must be approved by the City prior to <br />implementing such change and the Contractor shall bear full <br />responsibility for notifying residents of changes. <br />4. Bulky Item Pickup, Each residence is allowed to dispose of up to three "bulky <br />items" per year as defined by this contract. The Contractor shall collect, <br />transport, dispose of, and /or process these items without additional fees or <br />charges to the resident as specified below: <br />a. Clarification of Count. In most cases, the counting of a bulky item will <br />be self-evident; i.e. a refrigerator will count as one item, a couch will <br />count as one item, and a sink will count as one item. A sectional sofa <br />consisting of three or more pieces will count as two items. However, <br />there are instances when a set of items shall be counted as only one item <br />such as (2) rims with /without tires or two individual tires, and a <br />computer and related periphery with the exception of a cathode ray tube <br />(CRT) which is prohibited. <br />b. Frequency of Collection. Contractor shall provide service to residents as <br />scheduled by City. Collections shall take place on the same day of the <br />week as the resident's refuse pickup, with the exception of appliance <br />pickup. The City will schedule appliance pickup and the pickup day shall <br />be arranged with each respective contractor. <br />c. Process for Collection, The resident shall contact the City directly to <br />request pickup of the bulky item(s). The resident shall place the item <br />curbside for pickup on the designated day for pickup as instructed by the <br />City. <br />d. Reporting. The City shall be responsible for instituting a system to <br />account for the number of items picked up per residence, per year. The <br />City shall notify the Contractor when a residence has exceeded their <br />allotted three bulky items to enable the contractor to bill for any items <br />beyond three pursuant to Attachment 13. <br />e. Pickup in Excess of Three Items. The pickup of any bulky items in <br />excess of three (3) within any calendar year shall be subject to the charges <br />as described in Attachment 13. <br />-9- <br />10 <br />