Specifications include, but are not limited to: The bidder will collect and dispose of curbside residential refuse, recycling, and yard waste materials from each address on the designated weekly collection day. The bidder will handle all serviced collection containers in a manner that avoids damage to them. Containers shall be returned to the designated setout location at each residence, standing upright, and will not be placed in areas where they may become obstructions to pedestrians or traffic flow. The bidder will make collections with a minimum of noise and disturbance to the households between the specific hours. The collection hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Any container lost in a truck, shall be reimbursed to the Town, at the current replacement rate, as determined by the Town. All work shall be performed in a sanitary manner. The bidder’s employees will pick up refuse or yard waste spilled by the bidder immediately. All areas where glass has been broken or dropped will be swept clean and glass deposited into the truck. All solid waste hauled by the bidder shall be contained, tied, covered, or enclosed such that leaking, spilling or blowing of refuse shall be prevented. Yard waste shall be collected in Town containers, resident purchased containers/barrels, and/or paper yard waste bags on a weekly basis during the collection season. The initial Term of the contract shall be for three (3) years and there shall be a Town option for two (2), one-year extensions.
