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Anoka County Contract/1960079 AGREEMENT FOR MULTI -UNIT RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM THIS AGREEMENT made and effective as of the 18th day of July, 1995, notwithstanding the date of the signatures of the parties, between the COUNTY OF ANOKA, State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", and the City of Lino Lakes hereinafter referred to as the "MUNICIPALITY". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Anoka County has allocated $96,000 from landfill surcharge revenue for multi -unit residential recycling programs; and WHEREAS, Landfill abatement is an authorized use of these monies; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to assist the Municipality in meeting recycling goals established by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners by providing funds to cities and townships in the County for multi- unit residential recycling programs. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained in this Agreement, the parties mutually agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation between the County and the Municipality to implement multi -unit residential recycling programs in the Municipality. 2. TERM. The term of this Agreement is from July 18, 1995 through December 31, 1996, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. 3. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply to this agreement: A. "Recycling" means the process of collecting and preparing recyclable materials and reusing the materials in their original form or using them in manufacturing processes that do not cause the destruction of recyclable materials in a manner that precludes further use. B. "Recyclable materials" means materials that are separated from mixed municipal solid waste for the purpose of recycling, including paper, glass, plastics, metals, fluorescent lamps, and vehicle batteries. Refuse derived fuel or other material that is destroyed by incineration is not a recyclable material. C. "Dwelling Unit" is a single unit of housing, whether freestanding or within a building containing other dwelling units, providing independent, living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. D. "Multi -unit residential recycling program" is a program serving apartment complexes, including condominiums, with four or more dwelling units or mobile home parks.