1.0 The contractor shall perform all litter removal and disposal from the mowing areas. MoDOT forces will not perform litter removal operations during the term of this contract within mowing areas. However, between the contractorís mowing or litter removal cycles MoDOT may elect to perform minor litter removal work in response to aesthetic concerns. MoDOT generally performs a statewide litter removal campaign during March of each year along many highly traveled state roadways. MoDOT may perform some litter removal work during March along the roadways included in this contract, however it will not be comprehensive litter removal of the entire mowed areas. 2.0 A litter removal cycle shall be performed prior to each mowing cycle. 3.0 The contractor shall remove all litter greater than approximately º square foot. The contractor shall also remove any other items, regardless of size, which will become scattered and unsightly when mowed. The contractor shall properly dispose of all collected litter at the end of each working day. Any additional litter accumulated after the initial litter removal operation but prior to the contractorís mowing operation, or any litter scattered by the contractor's mowing operations shall be immediately removed and disposed of properly at the contractorís expense.
