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Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District Solid Waste and Recyclables Franchise Agreement 13.3.2. All Collection vehicles substantially dedicated to the Agreement shall prominently and permanently display, on both sides of the vehicle body, at all times and in letters at least six inches high, information approved and authorized by the Contract Manager and the type of material (Solid Waste, Yard Trash, or Recyclable Materials) being collected. 13.3.3. If requested by the Contract Manager, Franchisee shall display the SWDD theme and logo on the sides and rear of every vehicle newly put into service in the County to collect Solid Waste, Recyclables, Yard Trash and Bulk Trash pursuant to this Agreement. The signs/graphic shall be appropriately sized, as mutually agreed. SWDD will provide approved artwork for the Collection vehicles. 13.4. Maintenance and Cleanine 13.4.1. Franchisee shall monitor, maintain, and repair its collection vehicles and equipment, at a minimum, in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations and Applicable Law. Oil/hydraulic systems and waterproof seals/enclosures shall be kept in good condition at all times to prevent spills and leaks. 13.4.2. Franchisee shall keep all equipment in good repair and shall monitor all vehicles to prevent fuel and lubricant leaks or spills. All spills discovered shall be cleaned up immediately. 13.4.3. Franchisee shall keep all equipment in sanitary, clean condition at all times. Franchisee shall wash Collection vehicles thoroughly on the outside and sanitize them with a suitable disinfectant and deodorant a minimum of once per week (or more frequently if necessary). 13.4.4. SWDD retains the right, at its discretion, to require a vehicle be taken out of service for habitual maintenance issues. These include, but are not limited to, habitual spills, leaks, repeated breakdowns, and other issues that impact the level of service required under contractual terms. 13.5. Right to Inspect Vehicles 13.5.1. Franchisee shall permit the Solid Waste Management Department to inspect the vehicles, equipment, licenses, and registrations at any reasonable time. Except for extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Contract Manager, all vehicles and equipment utilized to provide service under the Agreement shall be empty and devoid of all Solid Wastes prior to the commencement of daily Collection Service. The County reserves the right to inspect each vehicle, every day, prior to its use in the County. ARTICLE 14. COLLECTION PROCEDURES 14.1. General Collection Procedures 14.1.1. Franchisee shall thoroughly empty Collection Containers and return them with lids closed in an upright position to their original location, unless conditions warrant otherwise, as approved by the Contract Manager. The Franchisee shall require their driver(s) to return the Collection Containers manually with the lid closed to the upright position and in their original locations if the driver(s) is responsible for knocking the Collection Cart down. 14.1.2. Franchisee shall provide all Residential Collection Services with minimal noise and disturbance. 14.1.3. All collection vehicles shall remain on the right-hand side of the road when providing Residential Collection Service and at no time shall collection personnel cross to the left-hand side of the road to retrieve containers, Roll Carts or materials that have been set out for collection. 14.1.4. Franchisee shall handle Collection Containers in a manner to prevent damage. 14.1.5. Franchisee's employees shall not trespass on private property, even to access an adjacent property, unless the resident or owner of said property has given permission in writing to Franchisee and SWDD prior to accessing the property. 14.1.6. Franchisee's employees shall take care to prevent damage to public and private property and roadways, including flowers, shrubs, and other plantings. 25