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5. Contamination and Improper Set Out. If Contractor encounters any improperly packaged Soft Recyclables or other contaminants in the Container, Contractor may leave those materials in the Container or remove them from the Container and leave them Curbside. Contractor must place a tag on the contaminant(s) that is not collected, collect the acceptable items, and leave contaminants at Curbside. 6. Set Out Procedures. Residents choosing to participate in the soft recycling program shall place Soft Recyclables into Containers and place Containers at Curbside for collection. Overflow material shall be placed adjacent to the Container(s) in plastic bags or other easily handled container. Soft Recyclables shall not be set out in tied bundles. Contractor must collect all Soft Recyclables that are set out in this manner and are placed within seven (7) feet of the Curbside. Containers shall be placed in a manner that will not interfere with or endanger the movement of vehicles or pedestrians. When construction work is being performed in the right- of-way, Containers shall be placed as close as practicable to an access point for the collection vehicle. Contractor may decline to collect any Soft Recyclables not set out in accordance with this paragraph. 7. Ownership. Soft Recyclables set out for collection on the regularly scheduled collection day shall belong to Contractor from the time of its set out. Soft Recyclables physically collected by Contractor shall be deemed acceptable Soft Recyclables for the purposes of its obligations under this Agreement. 8. Inventory of Containers. During the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall purchase (at its sole cost) and maintain an inventory of acceptable and approved Containers for distribution to Service Recipients. Prior to commencement of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide new Containers to each Service Recipient. Containers shall initially be delivered to Service Recipients with an informational brochure on the recycling collection program (of Soft Recyclables) produced and printed by the contractor and approved by the Village. 9. Missed Collections and Complaints. Service Recipients shall be instructed to report missed collections and complaints to Contractor. Contractor shall give prompt and courteous attention to all reported missed collections and complaints. 10. Contractor's Cost and Equipment. Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, equipment, tools, and services required and necessary for the collection and disposal of Soft Recyclables within the Service Area and provide qualified supervisory personnel to direct the activities of Contractor under this Agreement. All equipment used by Contractor shall be kept and maintained in a clean and professional manner. 11. Contractor's Fee. Contractor shall pay to the Village a contract fee of One Cent ($0.01) per pound of gross receipts of Soft Recyclables in the Service Area. Payments shall be made to VILLAGE not less than thirty (30) days following the close of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement. Weight shall be verified by public scale weight receipts or other methods agreed to by both parties. 12. Publication Information and Education Program. The Village shall plan and coordinate a public education and information program to inform Service Recipients of this recycling program the contents of which and the dates shall be approved in advance by 3