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materials to promote recycling, target specific Recyclable Materials, and identify problem materials that are not acceptable. a. Contractor shall create and produce, at its own expense, an annual public education marketing piece that is mailed directly to all Residential Properties each year of this Contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall assist with drafting articles for inclusion in the City's bi-monthly newsletter and the Ramsey Recycler publication. Articles shall adhere to the Recycling Education Committee's Recycling Calendar Topics for Statewide Education Plan. G. The Contractor will provide Recycling Carts or equivalent at the City's public works facility for delivery of Recyclable Materials collected by City employees in the City parks and at City events. The size of Recycling Carts (or equivalent) and frequency of Collection will match the need. The Contractor has created a public drop-off for Recyclable Materials and Organics at their location that the City can promote the use to the City residents and commercial businesses. H. The Contractor shall work with the City to develop and implement new programs and pilot projects to help increase tonnage and participation in the Recycling Program. Examples may include: 1. Expanding the list of Recyclable Materials. 2. Providing equipment for additional drop-off opportunities (e.g. additional cardboard over holidays, organics collection, yard waste collection in the fall, etc.) 3. Working with the City to provide additional curbside pick-up services (e.g. City- wide curbside appliance and/or electronics collection). Notwithstanding any other term contained herein, the Contractor shall have no obligation to collect any waste which is, or which the Contractor reasonably believes to be, Excluded Waste. Title to and liability for any Excluded Waste shall remain with resident/generator of such Excluded Waste, even if the Contractor inadvertently collects and disposes of such Excluded Waste. If the Contractor finds what reasonably appears to be discarded Excluded Waste, the Contractor shall notify the resident/business/generator, if such can be determined, that the Contractor may not lawfully collect such Excluded Waste and leave a tag specifying the nearest location available for appropriate disposal. SECTION 4. TERM OF CONTRACT A. The temiu of this Contract shall be January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029 (the "Contract Teiiii"). B. This Contract may be renewed at the City's option. Any renewal shall be subject to mutual Contract amendments proposed by the City and/or the Contractor. The unit cost of the Recycling Program shall be negotiated by the City and the Contractor prior to the granting of the renewal. The City may, however, in its sole discretion, seek competitive bids for renewal, and in its discretion, select another Contractor.