Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1) Receptacles All trash and paper receptacles shall be removed and emptied at the dumpster sites according to the schedule. All large rolling receptacles need to be moved to the designated staging area according to the service schedule. a. All receptacles shall be relined with clean plastic liners. The Project Manager shall be notified when a trash receptacle requires repair or replacement. Receptacles shall be kept clean and odor free. Trash and paper shall not be allowed to accumulate in hallways or overflow receptacles. b. Dumpster sites shall be kept clean and orderly. Trash shall not be allowed to blow around grounds. Spills resulting from collection process shall be promptly cleaned. A ten-foot (10’) perimeter around the dumpster must be kept neat, clean, and free from debris. 2) Miscellaneous Trash and Paper Collection a. All trash and paper left in corridors or near trash receptacles and obviously intended as trash shall be collected and removed to the designated dumpster/collection site. Any questionable item shall be verified as intended. Contractor’s staff shall be trained specifically on disposal of items near and around trash receptacles. NOTE: Items/materials near or around trash cans shall not be considered trash if they are not marked as trash. The Contractor shall only remove items actually in the trash receptacles or specifically labeled as trash. The Contractor shall emphasize this procedure with all cleaning staff. b. Paper Recycling The Contractor shall be required to move these larger bins to a designated staging area for collection by others as requested by Calvert County Government according to the provided schedule. c. Receptacle Cleaning and Disinfecting According to schedule, trash receptacles shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, such cleaning to include any rigid liners within receptacles. Care shall be taken to thoroughly dry metal parts to prevent rust. Receptacles shall be free from dirt, food, or beverage spoilage and odors. 3) Restroom Cleaning and Servicing Restrooms shall be cleaned with proper dilutions of disinfectant/detergent supplies to control disease-causing organisms and to prevent odors. Servicing shall be accomplished often enough to assure adequacy of supplies and hygienic condition of restrooms.
