2004 Agr Curbside Recycling
COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
City of Salina Curbside Collection of Recylables Pilot Program
This agreement is entered into this A day of February 2004 by and
between the CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS (the "CITY") and K. M. Reitz dba
IMAGES.
Recitals
A. The CITY plans a limited program for collection at curbside of recyclable
materials from approximately 1,000 households which are current
residential trash pickup customers of the City's Sanitation Department.
B. IMAGES operates a facility in Salina for drop-off and processing of
recyclables, which facility would be suitable for the drop-off of recyclables
collected by the CITY under its proposed pilot program.
The parties agree to cooperate as follows to further the public interest in
residential recycling by working as partners during the CITY's pilot program.
1. Desiqnation - The CITY and IMAGES agree that the IMAGES recycling
facility at 108 South 4th Street shall be the primary location for the CITY's
drop-off of recyclables collected in the pilot program. The CITY will use
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alternate locations for the recyclables only when IMAGES is unable to
accept the recyclables at its facility, or under such other times or conditions
under which the parties mutually agree.
2. Types of Recyclables - The parties shall mutually determine no later than
January 1, 2003 which types of residential recyclables will be collected by
the CITY and delivered to IMAGES under the pilot program. During the
period of program itself, IMAGES shall give not less than 50-days notice of
any change in what types of recyclables it is willing to accept for processing.
The notice requirement may be shortened if both parties mutually agree.
The CITY will make reasonable efforts to see that recyclables are
appropriately separated and are not in a condition causing contamination
problems for IMAGES.
3. Delivery/Drop-off of Recvclables - The CITY will deliver the recyclables to
the IMAGES facility with CITY vehicles that have been designated for that
purpose, primarily vehicles designed for the collection and offloading of
recyclables. Delivery of recyclables to IMAGES shall occur during the hours
of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the CITY has
made prior arrangements with IMAGES for delivery at some other time.
4. Facility Modifications - CITY and IMAGES will agree on location and
method of delivery and off-loading of recyclables at IMAGES facility. CITY
will reimburse IMAGES for some or all of the reasonable costs of minor
modification of IMAGES facility to accommodate CITY, vehicle and
program, e.g. doorway modifications. Any modifications and costs require
prior approval of the CITY.
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5. Record Keepinq - In order to maximize the information available to the
CITY, IMAGES and others interested in expanded curbside recyclng
programs in the future, IMAGES agrees to maintain reasonable records and
share with the CITY in writing collected data on the following:
(a) Information on the quantity of recyclables delivered by the CITY,
sorted by type.
(b) Information on amount and type of materials which were
contaminated and required disposal as solid waste.
(c) Information on impact of this program on IMAGES walk-in traffic
and drop-off tonnage, in order to help determine net amount of
additional recycling under the program.
(d) Information on positive and negative impacts on IMAGES due to
this program, including any operational challenges, problems or
successes.
(e) Other information helpful to analysis offuture programs or
agreements.
6. Fees and Charqes - In recognition of the experimental nature and goals of
this pilot program, the CITY agrees not to request or expect payment from
IMAGES for recyclable material dropped off under the program.
Conversely, IMAGES agrees not to charge the CITY for services during the
program. Both parties agree to collect and provide useful information and
feedback to each other in lieu of any payments.
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7. Contact Persons - The City's primary contact for operational issues will be
Jim Hill, Sanitation Superintendent. IMAGES primary contact will be Ken
Reitz, owner.
8. Term - This cooperation agreement shall commence upon its signing by the
City Manager and by IMAGES owner. No collection or delivery of
recyclables under this agreement shall occur prior to May 1, 2004. The
agreement shall expire on May 31, 2005.
9. Cancellation - This agreement may be canceled by either the CITY or
IMAGES upon 60 days written notice. Notice may be waived by mutual
agreement of the parties.
Executed by:
CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
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Dennis M. Kissinger, City Manager '--
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