ALA Franchise Agreement 1.pdf

This document is a Franchise Agreement between the City of Alameda and Alameda County Industries AR, Inc. for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials services, effective July 3, 2002. The agreement grants Alameda County Industries an exclusive franchise to collect, transport, and process solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials within the City of Alameda for a nine-year and 361-day term, with potential extension options.

The agreement comprehensively details service requirements, including collection specifications for single-family, multi-family, and commercial premises, clean-up events, container provisions, billing procedures, and public education obligations. Key provisions include mandates for diverting at least 50% of collected materials through reuse, recycling, and composting, implementing a residential food waste pilot program, and maintaining specific vehicle and personnel standards. The contractor is responsible for processing and marketing recyclable and organic materials, providing customer service, and complying with various local and state waste management regulations.