Operations; Delivery of Service

RCNY tit. 16, ch. 20, subch. C

in effect

16 RCNY § 20-30 Restrictions on Operation in Multiple Zones.

§ 20-30 Restrictions on Operation in Multiple Zones. (a) For purposes of this section, the term "collection route" means a trip by a commercial waste vehicle that: (i) begins at either the garage or yard where such commercial waste vehicle is parked while not in use, or at a waste transfer station, processing facility or other location where waste is dumped from such commercial waste vehicle; (ii) includes pick-ups of commercial waste from customers; and (iii) terminates either at such garage or yard, or with the delivery of such commercial waste to such a waste transfer station, processing facility or other location where such waste is dumped. (b) An awardee may only provide commercial waste collection, removal or disposal service to a customer located in a zone in which the awardee is authorized to operate pursuant to an agreement with the Department entered into pursuant to § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code. (c) If an awardee is authorized to operate in more than one zone pursuant to an agreement with the Department entered into pursuant to § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code, neither the awardee nor any of the awardee's designated carters shall operate a collection route with pick-ups of commercial waste from customers in more than one zone, except as provided in subdivision (d). (d) Subdivision (c) of this section does not apply to an awardee authorized to operate in more than one zone pursuant to an agreement with the Department entered into pursuant to § 16-1002 where: (1) The awardee is providing commercial waste collection, removal or disposal service outside of standard service hours; (2) The awardee is collecting, removing or disposing of source separated organic waste, and such awardee's agreement with the Department entered into pursuant to § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code provides that subdivision (c) of this section does not apply to such collection, removal or disposal; or (3) The awardee has received prior written approval from the Department to provide service without following the requirements of subdivision (c) in specific circumstances that further the purposes of Title 16-B of the Administrative Code, provided that such awardee is operating in accordance with the terms of such approval. (e) This section does not apply to the collection, removal or disposal of containerized waste provided in accordance with an agreement with the Department entered into pursuant to § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code that authorizes such collection, removal or disposal of containerized commercial waste to be performed citywide. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-31 Recycling Requirements for Awardees.

§ 20-31 Recycling Requirements for Awardees. (a) Recycling collection required. (1) An awardee must provide designated recyclable materials collection service to any customer of the awardee, unless such customer is not required to arrange with a private carter for the collection of designated recyclable materials pursuant to 16 RCNY § 1-10 and § 16-306 of the Administrative Code. (2) This subdivision shall only apply to the collection of containerized commercial waste citywide where the agreement between the awardee and the Department so provides. (b) Designated carters required to recycle. When collecting or transporting designated recyclable materials that have been source-separated as required by subdivision (b) of § 1-10 of this title or materials that have been commingled pursuant to subdivision (c) of 16 RCNY § 1-10 and paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of this section, a designated carter must transport such materials to putrescible or non-putrescible transfer stations or other facilities that accept such materials for recycling, reuse or sale for reuse. Such designated carter shall not bring such materials for disposal, or cause such materials to be brought for disposal, to any solid waste disposal facility, whether or not such disposal facility is operated by the Department, except in an amount that could not have been detected through reasonable inspection efforts by the designated carter. (c) Collection restrictions for designated recyclable materials. (1) Waste that has been source-separated for recycling by the customer. (i) A designated carter collecting materials that have been source-separated by the customer may not commingle in the same vehicle compartment any of the following: (1) designated recyclable paper, (2) designated recyclable metal, glass, and plastic, (3) yard waste, (4) textiles, (5) construction and demolition debris, (6) organic waste, (7) any other materials that have special collection requirements pursuant to applicable local, state or federal law, or (8) other solid waste. (ii) Designated recyclable metal, glass and plastic may be commingled together, but may not be commingled in the same vehicle compartment with designated recyclable paper unless such materials are collected using single stream collection of recyclables pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subdivision. (2) Commingling of certain designated recyclable materials. A designated carter may only collect waste consisting of designated metal, glass, and plastic commingled with designated recyclable paper if such designated carter is operating pursuant to an agreement between an awardee and the Department that authorizes such designated carter to use single stream collection of recyclables. The Department will only authorize use of single stream collection of recyclables where the awardee has demonstrated through its waste management plan, submitted pursuant to paragraph 5 of subdivision b of § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code, that the awardee intends to tip the commingled metal glass plastic and paper at a facility that has the capability to sort such commodities appropriately into separate, marketable commodity streams. (d) Notice to customer. Upon request by a customer, an awardee must inform such customer of the location where such awardee transported such customer's designated recyclable materials for recycling, reuse or sale for reuse. (e) Signage. Upon request by a customer, an awardee must provide such customer with all signage and decals that the customer is required to post pursuant to 16 RCNY § 1-10, in a form and format approved by the Department. (f) Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this section will be liable for civil penalties provided for under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 of the Administrative Code. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 provides for a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500 for the first violation, and, for subsequent violations that occur within a two-year period of any previous violation, $5,000 for the second violation and $10,000 for any subsequent violation. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-32 Collection of Organic Waste That Has Been Source-Separated.

§ 20-32 Collection of Organic Waste That Has Been Source-Separated. (a) Organics collection required. (1) An awardee must provide organic waste collection services to any customer that is a designated covered establishment pursuant to subdivision b of § 16-306.1 of the Administrative Code and that has elected collection by a private carter of organic waste pursuant to subdivision c of such section. (2) An awardee must offer organic waste collection services to any customer that is not a designated covered establishment pursuant to subdivision b of § 16-306.1 in accordance with the terms of the agreement entered into between such awardee and the Department pursuant to § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code. (3) This subdivision shall only apply to the collection of containerized commercial waste citywide where the agreement between the awardee and the Department so provides. (b) No commingling of organic waste. Organic waste shall not be commingled with any other solid waste and shall not be collected in the same truck compartment as other solid waste. (c) Collection restrictions for source separated organic waste. Any source separated organic waste collected by a designated carter from a customer must be delivered by such designated carter either: (1) directly to an organic waste processing facility for purposes of composting, aerobic digestion or anaerobic digestion; or (2) to a putrescible transfer station that: (i) is authorized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department to handle source separated organic waste or is otherwise in compliance with all applicable state and local permitting requirements regarding handling of source separated organic waste, and (ii) has represented to the awardee that it will deliver such organic waste to an organic waste processing facility for purposes of composting, aerobic digestion or anaerobic digestion. (d) Delivery of organic waste for other uses. (1) For purposes of this subdivision, the term "organic waste" has the same meaning as set forth in § 16-303 of the Administrative Code. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a designated carter that collects organic waste from a customer may deliver such waste to: (i) A farm or other facility for purposes of feeding animals; or (ii) Upon approval by the Department, any other third party, for biological, chemical or mechanical processing of such waste for the production of a commodity, material or other product that has value. (3) In no event shall a designated carter deliver organic waste to a third party to be incinerated or otherwise cause organic waste to be incinerated. (4) No organic waste shall be collected by a designated carter from a customer that has source separated such waste, except as authorized in this section. (5) Nothing in this section shall preclude an awardee or any of its designated carters from collecting or facilitating the collection of edible food from a customer for delivery to a food bank, soup kitchen or other entity for purposes of feeding people, provided all applicable health, safety and legal requirements are met. (e) Signage. Upon request by a customer, an awardee must provide such customer with all signage and decals that the customer is required to post pursuant to 16 RCNY § 1-11, in a form and format approved by the Department. (f) Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this section will be liable for civil penalties provided for under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 of the Administrative Code. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 provides for a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500 for the first violation, and, for subsequent violations that occur within a two-year period of any previous violation, $5,000 for the second violation and $10,000 for any subsequent violation. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-33 Zero Waste Plan.

§ 20-33 Zero Waste Plan. Each awardee and its designated carters must comply with the terms of the awardee's zero waste plan. Such plan must, at a minimum: a. Detail the awardee's practices to support waste reduction, reuse and recycling among commercial establishments within the zone or zones covered by the Agreement with the Department under which the awardee is operating, including but not limited to partnerships with local organizations, waste reduction or diversion targets, customer outreach and education or other practices to further such goals; b. Detail how the awardee will work with customers to promote compliance with the City's recycling laws and rules, increase the amount and quality of designated recyclable material diverted from the refuse stream, and increase overall diversion through waste reduction, reuse and recycling; c. Include a protocol for notifying a customer of significant designated recyclable material content in the customer's refuse and recommending to the customer steps to improve compliance with the City's recycling requirements and to increase diversion of designated recyclable material from the refuse stream; d. Include plans for offering organics collection services to a broad range of establishments within the zone, including the awardee's specific plans for providing organic waste collection services to customers that are not designated covered establishments pursuant to § 16-306.1(b) of the Administrative Code in accordance with the requirements of § 16-1002(c)(5) of such code; and e. Include a plan to provide commercial waste generation audit services to customers and/or reimbursement to customers for commercial waste generation audits performed by a third party, including but not limited to: i. A description of whether the awardee will contract directly with a third party waste audit company or offer reimbursement to customers; ii. The awardee's prices for third party waste audit services and/or reimbursement rates for such services; iii. How the awardee will promote access to commercial waste generation audit services to a broad range of commercial establishments including small businesses, in the zone or zones covered by the Agreement with the Department under which the awardee is operating; and iv. Specific methods, if any, of utilizing commercial waste generation audit services to support the Department's zero waste goals. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-34 Commercial Waste Diversion and Disposal; Recordkeeping; Written Agreements; Reporting.

§ 20-34 Commercial Waste Diversion and Disposal; Recordkeeping; Written Agreements; Reporting. (a) All awardees and designated carters must ensure proper disposal of all commercial waste collected, consistent with the awardee's waste management plan, Zero Waste Plan, and all other terms of the agreement entered into with the Department pursuant to § 16-1002 under which the awardee is operating, and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. (b) Dump tickets and other delivery receipts. (1) Each time a designated carter or micro-hauler delivers delivers commercial waste from a customer to a waste transfer station, processing facility or any other location where such waste is dumped directly from the commercial waste vehicle in which such waste was collected from such customer, such designated carter or micro-hauler must obtain a dump ticket, delivery receipt or other written record documenting such delivery, including the amount and type of commercial waste delivered. (2) Such records must be retained by the designated carter, micro-hauler and the awardee for five years, and must be made available for inspection by the Department. In addition, dump ticket data, including but not limited to tonnages, disposal date and time, and type of commercial waste must be provided to the Department on a monthly basis and in accordance with the provisions of 16 RCNY § 20-62. (c) (1) An awardee must collect and maintain information on the final processing location, final disposal location, final use, or final reuse of all commercial waste collected by such awardee and any of its designated carters, disaggregated by waste stream. Unless the awardee or its designated carters is delivering such commercial waste directly from the customer to the location of such final disposal, use or reuse, the awardee must collect and maintain information regarding where such commercial waste is sent after the awardee or its designated carters delivers the commercial waste from the customer to a waste transfer station, processing facility or other location. (2) An awardee must collect and maintain information on the mode of transport of such commercial waste from each such transfer station, processing facility or other location. (3) An awardee may meet the requirements of this subdivision either by following the procedures described in subdivisions (d) through (g) of this section, or by otherwise collecting and maintaining the information required pursuant to this subdivision in a verifiable form and manner approved by the Department. (d) Designated recyclable materials. (1) An awardee may fulfill the requirements of subdivision (c) of this section by entering into a written agreement with each transfer station or other facility that accepts designated recyclable materials from such awardee or any of its designated carters in accordance with 16 RCNY § 20-31. (2) Such agreement must: (i) Include the name and contact information of the owner of the transfer station or other facility and the address of such transfer station or facility; (ii) Be signed by both the awardee and such owner; and (iii) In the case of an agreement with a transfer station, provide that such transfer station must report to the awardee on an annual basis the name and address of each material recovery facility or other destination where designated recyclable materials received by such transfer station are sent, and the mode of transport of such designated recyclable materials to each such facility or destination. Such information may be provided in the aggregate for all designated recyclable materials received by such transfer station. (e) Organic waste. (1) An awardee may fulfill the requirements of subdivision (c) of this section by entering into a written agreement with each processing facility or transfer station that accepts organic waste from such awardee or any of its designated carters in accordance with 16 RCNY § 20-32. (2) Such agreement must: (i) Include the name and contact information of the owner of the processing facility or transfer station and the address of such facility or transfer station; (ii) Be signed by both the awardee and such owner; and (iii) In the case of an agreement with a transfer station, provide that such transfer station must report to the awardee on an annual basis the name and address of each final destination of organic waste received by such transfer station and the mode of transport of such organic material to each such destination. Such information may be provided in the aggregate for all organic waste received by such transfer station. (3) Any awardee that provides for collection of waste in accordance with subdivision (d) of 16 RCNY § 20-32 shall enter into a written agreement with the entity that accepts such waste that meets the requirements of this subdivision. Such agreement must also include information regarding the final destination and the end use of such waste. (f) Refuse. (1) An awardee may fulfill the requirements of subdivision (c) of this section by entering into a written agreement with each transfer station or solid waste disposal facility that accepts refuse from such awardee or any of its designated carters after collection from the awardee's customers. (2) Such agreement must: (i) Include the address and name and contact information of the owner of such transfer station or solid waste disposal facility; (ii) Be signed by both the awardee and such owner; (iii) In the case of an agreement with a transfer station, provide that such transfer station must report to the awardee on an annual basis the name and address of each final disposal location of all refuse received by such transfer station and the mode of transport of such refuse to such location. Such information may be provided in the aggregate for all refuse received by such transfer station. (g) If an awardee arranges to dispose of its commercial waste at a transfer station with which it does not have a written agreement, such as a facility used for contingencies, such arrangement must provide that such transfer station report to the awardee all of the information required by subdivisions (d)(2)(iii), (e)(2)(iii) and (f)(2)(iii) of this section. (h) Upon request by a customer, an awardee must furnish to such customer a copy of any such agreement required by this section. A copy of such agreement must also be provided to the Department upon request. (i) Nothing in this section shall relieve the awardee from meeting any additional obligation to collect, maintain and report information regarding the final disposal locations, final processing locations, final uses, or final reuses of commercial waste collected by such awardee as set forth in this title or the agreement between such awardee and the Department entered into pursuant to § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code. (j) Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this section will be liable for civil penalties provided for under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 of the Administrative Code. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 provides for a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500 for the first violation, and, for subsequent violations that occur within a two-year period of any previous violation, $5,000 for the second violation and $10,000 for any subsequent violation. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*; amended City Record 6/26/2024, eff. 7/26/2024) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-35 Exempt Waste Streams.

§ 20-35 Exempt Waste Streams. (a) Any awardee that collects waste that does not meet the definition of commercial waste set forth in § 16-1000 of the Administrative Code from a customer within a commercial waste zone must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the collection, transport and disposal of such waste. (b) Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this section will be liable for civil penalties provided for under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 of the Administrative Code. Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of § 16-1015 provides for a civil penalty in the amount of $2,500 for the first violation, and, for subsequent violations that occur within a two-year period of any previous violation, $5,000 for the second violation and $10,000 for any subsequent violation. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-36 Sign or Decal Required.

§ 20-36 Sign or Decal Required. (a) An awardee must provide each customer with a sign or decal that conspicuously and legibly displays the awardee's name, the awardee's license number issued by the business integrity commission pursuant to Title 16-A of the Administrative Code, and a unique customer identifier number created by the awardee and assigned to such customer by the awardee for purposes of assisting the Department in tracking the awardee's compliance with the requirements of Title 16-B of the Administrative Code and the Department's rules. (b) The awardee must submit to the Department for approval a sample of the sign or decal that the awardee intends to use prior to distributing the sign or decal to customers. (c) The awardee must inform the customer of its obligation to post the sign or decal in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (b) of § 16-116 of the Administrative Code and the rules of the Department. (d) An awardee is prohibited from charging a fee to any customer for a sign or decal required by this section. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-37 Compliance with All Applicable Laws and Regulations.

§ 20-37 Compliance with All Applicable Laws and Regulations. An awardee must comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, applicable rules of the Business Integrity Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Department of Transportation relating to vehicle specifications, sanitary requirements, and the handling, transport, receipt, transfer or disposal of trade waste, regulated medical waste or waste containing asbestos or other hazardous, toxic or dangerous material. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-38 Operations.

§ 20-38 Operations. (a) An awardee and each designated carter must maintain all premises where commercial waste vehicles and machinery are kept in a safe and sanitary condition. (b) All commercial waste vehicles must be loaded and operated at all times in such a manner and by such methods so as to prevent the release or discharge of dust and debris and to prevent the spilling of any materials upon sidewalks or streets. (c) A loading hopper and the mechanism and controls by which it is operated must be constructed, maintained, and operated so as to prevent any of the contents of such loading hopper from being released or discharged in any manner, other than into and within the totally permanently enclosed body. (d) Every operator of a commercial waste vehicle must immediately remove from sidewalks or streets any materials spilled, littered, or thrown thereon in loading operations, in the handling and return of receptacles, or while traveling. (e) Materials loaded into commercial waste vehicles must be dumped or unloaded and disposed of only at points where disposal of the particular material is allowed by applicable law. (f) Commercial waste vehicle operators must exercise care at all times to prevent making unnecessary or avoidable noise in the course of operating such vehicles or loading commercial waste, and must comply with § 24-225 of the Administrative Code. (g) Commercial waste vehicles with open top box type bodies and containers on or in platform or panel type body vehicles shall not be filled or loaded over their capacity as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. In no case shall the body or container of such vehicles be filled or loaded to a level that would allow water or solid waste to spill out from the vehicle. (h) Each open top box type vehicle body shall be loaded only from front to rear, and the partial load shall be kept securely and fully covered at all times. Each such vehicle shall have a heavy tarpaulin cover which shall be secured over the vehicle body at all times other than when the vehicle body is being loaded or unloaded or is empty. (i) Materials loaded in or upon commercial waste vehicles must not be re-worked, re-sorted, picked over, or re-handled while the vehicle is on the street, and material shall not be transferred or re-loaded from a vehicle on the street to or into any other vehicle. (j) Materials must not be carried at any time upon any commercial waste vehicle other than within the vehicle body, or within containers on or in the vehicle body provided such materials are to be removed in such containers. (k) After materials are dumped for disposal the body of the commercial waste vehicle and any container used must be emptied thoroughly and cleared of all loose materials. (l) Commercial waste vehicles and containers must be thoroughly cleaned inside and outside frequently so that they present a good appearance and are maintained free of dirt and offensive odors. (m) An awardee and each designated carter must provide for the general cleanliness of, and the control of odors and extermination of pests and rodents on and around, commercial waste vehicles and the locations where such vehicles are stored when not in use. (n) An awardee must provide for off-street parking for commercial waste vehicles. (o) An awardee and each designated carter must keep closed the doors of any garage, or the gate to any outdoor premises, from which commercial waste vehicles are dispatched except when such vehicles are entering or leaving such garage or premises. The perimeter of any outdoor location used to store vehicles shall be surrounded by a fence or wall that is at least 8 feet high. (p) An operator of a commercial waste vehicle must comply with all traffic laws, rules and regulations, and must not allow such vehicle to stand with the engine idling in violation of § 24-163 of the Administrative Code. (q) Any receptacle for the deposit of commercial waste provided by an awardee to a customer must be made of metal or other material of a grade and type acceptable to the Department, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as provided in § 16-120 of the Administrative Code. Receptacles provided by the awardee must be constructed so as to hold their contents without leakage, and must be maintained by the awardee in such condition. All containers provided by the awardee must be provided and maintained with tight fitting covers. (r) Any container provided by an awardee to a customer for the collection of organic waste must: (1) Meet the labeling requirements set forth in 16 RCNY § 20-39; (2) Have a lid and a latch, lock, or other fastening or sealing mechanism or cord that keeps the lid closed and is resistant to tampering by rodents or other wildlife; and (3) Have the capacity to meet the disposal needs of the customer. (s) After removing the commercial waste of a customer from a receptacle, a designated carter must return the receptacle to a place inside or in the rear of the premises of the customer. If this is not feasible, the designated carter must place such receptacle against the building line. A designated carter must not return such receptacle to a place or in such a manner that obstructs a sidewalk or other public right-of-way. (t) When removing, collecting or disposing of commercial waste, a designated carter must keep the sidewalk, flagging, curbstone and roadway abutting any area from which such waste is removed free from obstruction, garbage, litter, debris and any other offensive material resulting from the removal by the awardee of such commercial waste. (u) An awardee must immediately clean up any oil, hydraulic, or other fluid that leaks or spills from the awardee's or any of its designated carters' vehicles. Upon notification of any leaks or spills, the awardee must initiate its clean-up activities within 2 hours, and must complete its clean up within 24 hours, in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and rules. The awardee must assume all costs associated with clean-up activities. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-39 Labeling of Containers.

§ 20-39 Labeling of Containers. (a) Each container from which commercial waste is collected by a designated carter must be labeled with the container's volume capacity in either cubic yards or gallons. Such label must be conspicuous and legible on the front of the container. (b) If a container is provided by an awardee, the awardee must imprint and maintain on the container the awardee's name and license number and the volume of the container as required by subdivision (a). An awardee must, at no charge, mark each unmarked container provided by a customer with the name of the owner of the container and the volume of the container as required by subdivision (a). (c) Any container provided by an awardee to a customer for the collection of designated recyclable materials must be labeled to indicate that only designated recyclable materials may be placed in such container. (d) Any container provided by an awardee to a customer for the collection of organic waste must be labeled to indicate that only organic waste may be placed in such container. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-40 Routes and Schedules.

§ 20-40 Routes and Schedules. An awardee must maintain records of all collection routes and schedules for the collection of commercial waste, and must make such records available to the Department for inspection upon request. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-41 Protection of Private and Public Property.

§ 20-41 Protection of Private and Public Property. An awardee and each designated carter must, to the greatest extent possible, prevent damage to public and private rights of way and property. If an awardee or any of its designated carters damages private property, it must immediately notify the property owner where feasible. If an awardee or any of its designated carters damages public property, it must immediately notify the Department and follow any Department directives, including any directives to notify and cooperate with other City agencies. An awardee shall be responsible for all costs associated with the repair or replacement of property that has been damaged by the equipment, employees or agents of the awardee or any of its designated carters, excluding damage from normal wear and tear. An awardee must promptly investigate and respond to any claim concerning property damage. If the Department notifies the awardee of a claim concerning any such damage, the awardee must investigate and respond to the Department within 3 business days. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-42 Emergency Services and Response Requirements.

§ 20-42 Emergency Services and Response Requirements. An awardee must designate a person or persons as the emergency contact to respond to emergencies. Such person or persons must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. An awardee must follow its written Emergency Action Plan included in the agreement between the awardee and the Department, as required by paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-43 Vehicle Collisions.

§ 20-43 Vehicle Collisions. In the event of a collision involving a commercial waste vehicle and any other vehicle, cyclist, or pedestrian, at any location, the awardee must notify the Department immediately, except where all of the following circumstances are met: (a) The collision does not result in injury to any person; (b) The collision does not involve a cyclist or pedestrian; and (c) The accident is not required to be reported to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles on form MV-104 pursuant to section 605 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, or any subsequent form pursuant to such section. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

16 RCNY § 20-44 Vehicle Maintenance and Condition.

§ 20-44 Vehicle Maintenance and Condition. (a) The awardee and each designated carter must keep their commercial waste vehicles and equipment in good repair and condition so as to prevent leaks from oil and hydraulic systems, as well as to ensure waterproofing of all seals and enclosures. All commercial waste vehicles must be labeled with the name of the awardee or designated carter. (b) The awardee must ensure that the engine particulate filter and emissions control technology required pursuant to § 24-163.11 of the Administrative Code are working properly on each commercial waste vehicle. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

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