Contaminated Recyclables and Organics Clause Samples

Contaminated Recyclables and Organics. Franchisee is not required to, pick up Recycling Containers containing greater than or equal to ten percent (10%) by weight Non-Recyclable Materials or Organics Containers containing greater than or equal to one percent (1%) by weight Non-Compostable Materials; provided, however, that the allowable percentage of Non-Compostable Material contamination in Organics Containers is subject to change based on the Organics Processing Facility. In the event that Franchisee determines that a particular Container contains more than the allowable amount of Non-Recyclables or Non-Compostables, Franchisee may do any of the following: • Not collect the Container and place a tag on such Container not collected informing the Customer of the reason for non-collection, wherein the standard form for such tag is subject to the approval of the City Manager, or • Collect the Container despite the contamination, if permitted under 14 Cal. Code Regulations, section 18984.5(b)(2), to an appropriate facility for processing , and • Charge the Customer then then-current rate for 1x/week Garbage collection based on Container size. In the event that the City determines that excessive amounts of contamination are being deposited in Containers for Recyclable Materials or Organics collected by the Franchisee, it may so notify the Franchisee and the Franchisee shall take steps to identify Customers who are the source of such excessive contamination and instruct them to curtail such contamination. Such steps may include heightened examination of Containers by drivers or other employees of the Franchisee, increased educational efforts, or other steps directed by the City Manager.
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Contaminated Recyclables and Organics. Franchisee is not required to, pick up Recycling Containers containing greater than or equal to ten percent (10%) by weight Non-Recyclable Materials or Organics Containers containing greater than or equal to one percent (1%) by weight Non-Compostable Materials; provided, however, that the allowable percentage of Non-Compostable Material contamination in Organics Containers is subject to change based on the Organics Processing Facility or Applicable Law. In the event that Franchisee determines that a particular Container contains more than the allowable amount of Non-Recyclables or Non-Compostables, Franchisee may do any of the following: • Not collect the Container and shall place a tag on such Container not collected informing the Customer of the reason for non-collection, wherein the standard form for such tag is subject to the approval of the City Manager, or • Collect the Container despite the contamination, or • Collect the Container as Garbage and charge the Customer then then-current rate for 1x/week Garbage collection based on Container size. In the event that the Franchisee determines that excessive amounts of Contamination are being deposited in Containers for Recyclable Materials or Organics collected by the Franchisee, it may so notify the City and the Franchisee shall take steps to identify Customers who are the source of such excessive Contamination and instruct them to curtail such Contamination. Such steps may include heightened examination of Containers by drivers or other employees of the Franchisee, increased educational efforts, or other steps directed by the City Manager.
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  • Dangerous Materials Tenant shall not keep or have on the Premises any article or thing of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might substantially increase the danger of fire on the Premises, or that might be considered hazardous by a responsible insurance company, unless the prior written consent of Landlord is obtained and proof of adequate insurance protection is provided by Tenant to Landlord.

  • Contamination The presence in, on or under land, air or water of a substance (whether a solid, liquid, gas, odour, heat, sound, vibration or radiation) at a concentration above the concentration at which the substance is normally present in, on or under land, air or water in the same locality, that presents a risk of Environmental Harm, including harm to human health or any other aspect of the Environment, or could otherwise give rise to a risk of non-compliance with any Statutory Requirement for the protection of the Environment.

  • Hazardous Substance The term “Hazardous Substance” shall mean any hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes, or pollutants or contaminants as defined, listed or regulated by any Environmental Law or by common law decision including, without limitation, chlorinated solvents; petroleum products or by products; asbestos; and polychlorinated biphenyl.

  • Hazardous Substances The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.

  • Hazardous Material Contractor shall not permit any Hazardous Material (as defined below) to be located, used, incorporated into the Work or brought onto the Job Site in connection with the Work unless (i) absolutely necessary because no alternative is available, (ii) the precise nature and quantity of the Hazardous Material is specified in writing to Owner, (iii) the prior written approval of Owner is obtained, and (iv) Contractor complies with all Laws and prudent business practices concerning the Hazardous Material required. If Contractor encounters any material it reasonably believes to be Hazardous Material, or becomes aware of any incident involving Hazardous Material at the Job Site, Contractor shall immediately stop the Work in the area so affected and shall immediately report the same to Owner. Contractor shall also immediately notify Owner of any notice Contractor receives concerning the presence or use of Hazardous Material at the Job Site. Contractor shall be liable for all on and off-site disposal or transport of Hazardous Material (and shall sign any manifest for the transport or storage of such Hazardous Material), and for any discharge, release, injury to any person, or injury or damage to any property resulting from use of Hazardous Material in the performance of the Work. Contractor shall, at its expense, cause the removal of the Hazardous Material and remedy any associated problems in accordance with applicable Laws and prudent business practices. "Hazardous Material" shall mean (1) any Hazardous Material as defined under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or under any applicable state or local Laws, (2) any substance or matter that results in liability to any person or entity from discharge of or exposure to such substance or matter under any statutory or common law theory, (3) pesticides, asbestos, formaldehyde, polychlorinated biphenyl, solvents, petroleum and motor fuel hydrocarbon material, and (4) any other substance or matter that becomes subject to any federal, state or local agency order or requirement for removal, treatment or remedial action. To the extent permitted by Law, and without in any way limiting any other indemnity obligation under this Agreement, Contractor shall indemnify, defend (at Contractor's sole cost and with legal counsel acceptable to Owner) and hold Owner and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, representatives, shareholders, partners, affiliates, successors and assigns harmless, from and against any and all claims, losses, costs or liabilities arising out of an incurred connection with removing or remediating any Hazardous Materials on or about the Job Site or transported on, to, from or about the Job Site by Contractor. This indemnity shall be effective during and after completion of the Work.