3.1. The Contractor shall accomplish the following tasks: 3.1.1. Inspect and tag (inspection) single-family, multifamily residences and commercial businesses’ waste containers/carts in higher-density unincorporated area communities, as identified by the County, with the intent to: 3.1.1.1. Increase public awareness about recycling and waste reduction. 3.1.1.2. Increase knowledge about what, how, and why recycling is required. 3.1.1.3. Correct and encourage proper recycling behaviors. 3.1.2. Reduce contamination in recycling, organic waste, and trash bins at single-family, multi-family and commercial businesses 3.1.3. The contractor shall conduct an average of 500 inspections per month with a goal of 1,000 inspections per month, subject to funding availability 4. Specific Requirements of Service Delivery: 4.1. The Contractor shall accomplish the following deliverables: 4.1.1. Implement an “OOPS Tag” program. 4.1.1.1. The County will provide approved “OOPS” and “Good Job” tags to the contractor for distribution. 4.1.2. Perform inspections for three sectors: single-family, multifamily and commercial properties. 4.1.3. As assigned by County staff, inspections will cover all three waste streams: trash, recycling and organic waste in unincorporated communities. 4.1.4. The number of inspections and tagging of single-family and multifamily residences and commercial businesses will depend on the cost of service and overall budget. 5. Inspections: 5.1. For single-family residences, a single “inspection” includes checking all waste containers placed out for collection (trash, recycling and organic waste) at an individual address. 5.1.1. If only one container/cart is set out for collection, this will be considered one inspection. 5.2. For multifamily and commercial properties, a single “inspection” includes checking each enclosure or collection of containers (trash, recycling and organic waste). 5.3. Contractor may submit pricing proposals for all zones that must cover all three sectors: single family, multifamily and commercial properties. 5.4. Contractor shall check waste (trash, recycling and organic waste) containers in the early morning before collection and tag containers that have contamination in excess of 10% by volume, such as: 5.4.1. Recyclable materials in the trash or organic waste container, or trash in recycling container, etc. 5.4.2. Tags shall be filled out, identifying the contaminant(s) and the correct container in which they should be placed. 5.4.3. Contractor shall not open bags or touch the contents of the waste container; these inspections are visual only. 5.4.4. Waste containers with little to no contamination (less than 10%) will receive a “Good Job” tag. 5.4.5. Recycle and organic waste containers with materials in plastic bags will automatically receive an “OOPS” tag regardless of overall contamination. 5.5. Suggested inspection times are between sunrise and hauler collection. 5.6. The County shall work with waste and recycling haulers and the contractor to develop a schedule that incorporates collection timelines by community and specific streets targeted for inspections. 6. Staff Safety: 6.1. All staff conducting inspections must wear adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), including reflective safety vests and cut-resistant gloves. 6.2. All staff conducting inspections must wear uniforms or clothing that is easily identifiable as a work crew by the public.
