Common use of Minimization of Spills Clause in Contracts

Minimization of Spills. If any solid waste and/or targeted recyclable materials are spilled or scattered during collection or transportation operations, Contractor shall immediately, at the time of occurrence, clean up all spilled and scattered materials. Contractor shall use due care to prevent vehicle oil, vehicle fuel, or other liquids from being spilled during collection or transportation operations including maintenance of the collection vehicles to minimize and correct any leaks. Equipment oil, hydraulic fluids, spilled paint or any other liquid or debris resulting from Contractor’s collection operations or equipment repair shall be covered immediately with an absorptive material and removed from the street surface. When necessary, Contractor shall apply a suitable cleaning agent to the street surface to provide adequate cleaning, and shall notify the administrator and applicable hazardous materials management agencies within two (2) hours of such a spill or leak. Contractor shall meet or exceed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for hazardous materials handling, cleanup and reporting.

Minimization of Spills. If any solid waste Solid Waste and/or targeted recyclable materials Targeted Recyclable Materials are spilled or scattered during collection Collection or transportation operations, Contractor shall immediately, at the time of occurrence, clean up all spilled and scattered materials. Contractor shall use due care to prevent vehicle oil, vehicle fuel, or other liquids from being spilled during collection Collection or transportation operations including maintenance of the collection Collection vehicles to minimize and correct any leaks. Equipment oil, hydraulic fluids, spilled paint or any other liquid or debris resulting from Contractor’s collection Collection operations or equipment repair shall be covered immediately with an absorptive material and removed from the street surface. When necessary, Contractor shall apply a suitable cleaning agent to the street surface to provide adequate cleaning, and shall notify the administrator Administrator and applicable hazardous materials Hazardous Materials management agencies within two (2) hours of such a spill or leak. Contractor shall meet or exceed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for hazardous materials Hazardous Materials handling, cleanup and reporting.