Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University is requesting bids to enter into annual service contract(s) to provide removal of solid waste (garbage, trash, and other waste materials), commingled recyclables, and compost (organics) from the UMD housing facilities. This Contract does not include any roll off containers or solid waste removal in any of the UMD Facilities Management areas, Glensheen, and Health Services areas. The successful Contractor agrees that in addition to items generally accepted as “solid waste”, the terms shall also include, in reasonable quantities, other waste materials. The University will assume responsibility for the disposal of chemical and/or laboratory wastes deemed to be too hazardous for landfill dumping. For on call service, the service provider is notified by a University Representative two (2) days in advance when pickups and/or adjustments to regularly scheduled pickups are anticipated. The University reserves the right to add or delete locations throughout the Contract period. Commodity weights are to be provided to the University on a monthly statement.