Common use of Cart Ownership and Management Clause in Contracts

Cart Ownership and Management. 5.10.1. The City shall own the recycling carts. 5.10.2. The Contractor shall be responsible and pay for all aspects of cart management and operations including (but not limited to), receiving, assembly, distribution (aka new cart “roll out”), management of excess cart inventory, (i.e., provide “warehouse” and inventory control services), cart switches/replacements, cart maintenance, repair or replace damaged carts, and manage all aspects of warranty repairs. Contractor shall deliver 64 gallon carts to all RDUs and exchange with other sizes as requested within one week of a valid request. 5.10.3. The Contractor shall serve as the City’s agent for purposes of implementing cart warranty service and replacements. The Contractor will make its best efforts to help assure eligible cart warranty repairs and replacements are paid for by the cart manufacturer and not the City. 5.10.4. The Contractor’s cart distribution services shall include both the initial cart rollout and ongoing cart replacements (i.e. new customers, service changes, replacement of damaged containers, etc.) during the term of the Contract. 5.10.5. Damaged carts and old recycling bins that are not reusable must be recycled. All costs incurred in recycling old curbside bins and new carts damaged beyond repair shall be the responsibility of the Contractor at no additional cost to the City. Residents may be allowed to keep their City- provided recycling bin for other uses.