(a) General. The following general requirements shall be met by the Contractor:
(1) Contractor shall maintain all of its properties, facilities, and equipment used in providing service under this Chapter in a safe, neat, clean and operable condition at all times. Facilities and office equipment shall be appropriate for effective and timely data management and efficient service operation.
(2) All solid waste collection operations shall be conducted as quietly as possible and shall not exceed 75 decibels at a distance of 25' feet from the vehicle, measured at an elevation of five feet (5') above the ground level and shall conform to applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
(b) Specifications and restrictions on collection vehicles. Contractor shall have available on collection days sufficient back-up vehicles for each type of collection vehicle used (i.e., rear-end load, side load, front-end load, or roll-off) to respond to service complaints and emergencies.
The following requirements and restrictions shall apply to collection vehicles:
(1) The transportation of all Solid Waste, Organic Waste, and Recyclable Materials shall be in a leak-proof and fly-proof Collection Container or in leak-proof vehicle bodies or compartments fitted with sliding or hinged covers which shall be kept closed at all times, except one cover at a time may be open during loading.
(2) All loaded Roll-Off containers shall have a minimum covering of a clean tarpaulin which shall be securely placed over the entire load and tied down during transportation.
(3) All trucks or vehicles used for service in the City shall be painted the colors as approved by the City Manager or designee. Contractor's name, telephone number and unique vehicle identification number shall be located on each side and the rear of each collection vehicle and shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in height and in a contrasting color with the background to highlight the information to the public, unless other identification methods are approved by City Manager or designee.
(4) Each vehicle to be used within the City shall be inspected annually or at will, as designated by the City Manager or designee, and shall conform to all provisions of the California Vehicle Code, City of Thousand Oaks Municipal Code and be in satisfactory mechanical and presentable condition free of noxious odors. Contractor shall keep on record and have available for City review, evidence of vehicle inspections conducted. The City Manager or designee's decision as to the serviceability of each vehicle shall be final.
(5) All vehicles used for transporting Solid Waste, Organic Waste, and Recyclable Materials shall not exceed the allowable legal load limits.
(6) All vehicles used for collecting or transporting Solid Waste, Organic Waste, and Recyclable Materials shall be equipped with an audible warning device that is activated when the vehicle is backing up.
(7) The City Manager or designee shall require the Contractor to remove from service or repair those vehicles that do not comply with these specifications.
(c) Use of vehicles. The following shall apply to the use of vehicles for Solid Waste, Organic Waste, and Recyclable Materials collection:
(1) No person shall leave trucks loaded with Solid Waste, Organic Waste, and Recyclable Materials parked for more than a 24-hour period on the City streets.
(2) Each vehicle of the Contractor shall at all times have in the cab the registration of the truck, a five (5) pound fire extinguisher certified by the California State Fire Marshal, a certificate of insurance card and an identification card with the name of whom to contact in case of an accident. Each vehicle shall also be equipped with two-way radio unless an exception is made in writing by the City Manager or designee.
(3) Contractor shall inspect each vehicle daily to ensure all equipment is operating properly. Vehicles that are not operating properly shall be taken out of service until they are repaired and do operate properly. The City Manager or designee's decision as to the serviceability of each vehicle shall be final.
(4) Contractor shall perform all maintenance functions in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and schedule.
(5) Contractor shall keep accurate records of all vehicle maintenance, according to date and mileage, and shall make such records available to the City Manager or designee upon request.
(6) Contractor shall furnish the City Manager or designee a written inventory of all vehicles, including collection vehicles, used in providing service, and shall update the inventory annually.
(7) If required by State law, California Highway Patrol inspection reports shall be provided for each collection vehicle on an annual basis and shall be submitted with the annual report.
(8) Contractor shall clean all vehicles inside and out at least once each week when in use or when necessary at the discretion of the City Manager or designee.
(Ord. 1688-NS, eff. December 17, 2021)