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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF PHOENIX
AND
MARICOPA COUNTY

City Contract No. ____________________

THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of
February 1, 2025, by and between the City of Phoenix, an Arizona municipal corporation
(“Phoenix”) and Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona
(“Maricopa”) (collectively, the “Parties” and individually a “Party”).
RECITALS
A.
Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.), Sections 11-951 through 11-954 provide
that public agencies may enter into intergovernmental agreements for the provision of
services or for joint or cooperative action. The Parties hereto acknowledge that this
Agreement constitutes an Intergovernmental Agreement within the meaning of A.R.S. §
11-952.
B.
Phoenix is empowered by Chapter II, § 2 of the Phoenix Charter to enter
into this Agreement and has, by City Council Action on October 16, 2024, authorized the
undersigned to execute this Agreement on behalf of Phoenix.
C.
Maricopa County has, by County Board of Supervisors’ action on ________
authorized the undersigned to execute this Agreement.
D.
Phoenix is the owner of the North Gateway Materials Recovery Facility
located at 30205 N. Black Canyon Highway and the 27th Avenue Materials Recovery
Facility located at 3060 S. 27th Avenue (these two facilities are herein collectively referred
to as “MRFs”). Phoenix has contracted with Balcones Recycling Phoenix, LLC for the
operation of both MRFs during part or all of this Agreement. Phoenix represents to
Maricopa that Balcones Recycling Phoenix, LLC currently acts on behalf of Phoenix for
the operation and maintenance of the MRFs.
E.
Maricopa desires to enter into this Agreement with Phoenix to allow delivery
of recyclable materials collected by Maricopa and have Phoenix process Maricopa’s
recyclable materials at both MRFs.
F.
Phoenix and Maricopa believe it would be advantageous for Maricopa to
deliver to Phoenix, and Phoenix to accept Recyclable material at the MRFs from the
standpoint of efficiency of collection and disposal, vehicle routing, avoidance of excessive
travel times and distances, fuel economy and efficiency, and reduction of air pollution.
Additionally, Maricopa may also choose to use Phoenix facilities for green organics
diversion and/or disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (“MSW”).

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G.
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the Parties’ respective rights
and obligations with respect to Phoenix’s acceptance of Maricopa’s Recyclables at the
MRFs.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS
“Average Quarterly Outbound Blended Rate” means the average sales price per ton for
all material sorted and sold at the North Gateway MRF during a calendar month including
tonnage from rejects.
“Excessive Contamination” means any load containing 35% or more non-recyclable
material or that is otherwise unacceptable for processing.
“Hazardous Waste” means (1) any material or substance which by reason of its
composition or characteristics is (a) toxic or hazardous waste as defined in either the
Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., as replaced or amended, or any
laws of similar purpose or effect, and such policies or regulations thereunder, or under
relevant state law as replaced or amended, or any laws of similar purpose or effect, and
any rules, regulations, or policies thereunder, or (b) special nuclear or by-products
material within the meaning of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; (2) other material which
any governmental agency or unit having appropriate jurisdiction shall determine from time
to time is harmful, toxic, or dangerous, or otherwise ineligible for transfer through,
transportation by, or disposal from or to a Facility; and (3) any material which would result
in process residue being Hazardous Waste under (1) or (2) above.
“Hot Load” means any load of materials delivered to the MRFs which is emitting smoke,
fire, or fumes and which may be in imminent danger of fire or explosion.
“Hours and Days of Operation” means those hours that the MRFs receive Recyclables,
as posted and noticed from time to time. Currently, the MRFs receive Recyclables from
5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, excluding Phoenix-observed holidays
unless the holiday is a designated Solid Waste collection day for City of Phoenix
residents.

“MSW” means Municipal Solid Waste or any garbage, bulk trash, and other materials or
products, including putrescible and non-putrescible waste, organic and inorganic waste,
combustible and noncombustible waste, and liquid nonhazardous waste discarded by the
public, but not including hazardous waste or human body parts.

“Processing Fee” means the sum of the processing fee paid to the MRF processor,
revenue share to the processor and any Phoenix operating costs to run the recycling
facility not covered by what is paid to the processor.
“Recyclables” means post-consumer residential and commercial/business materials as
accepted in the Phoenix Recycles program, having residual value and suitable for use in
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other products. The list of acceptable materials may be modified by Phoenix, with
reasonable notice to Maricopa, at any time at the sole discretion of Phoenix.

“Rejects” means non-recyclable waste that is delivered to the facility which is separated
from Recyclable materials during processing.
“RFID” means radio frequency identification. It is a device that is attached to the delivery
vehicle and that will be electronically read when the delivery vehicle travels over the
unmanned scale. This device transmits a unique signal and electronically tracks
tonnages, trucks, times, etc.
“Special Waste” means any waste that is now or hereafter defined as a special waste
under or pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 49-851 et seq. or any other waste that requires special
handling under federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
“Ton” means a short ton of two thousand (2,000) U.S. pounds.
“Unacceptable Waste” means that portion of solid waste, such as, but not limited to: (1)
explosives, radioactive materials, untreated bio-hazardous medical waste as defined in
A.A.C. R18-13-1401, cesspool waste, or sewage sludge; (2) motor vehicles, including
major motor vehicle parts, agricultural and farm machinery and equipment; (3) waste tires;
(4) used oil; (5) that which in the reasonable judgment of Phoenix may present a risk to
health or to safety, or has a reasonable possibility of adversely affecting the operation of
its MRF; or (6) waste not authorized for disposal at the MRFs by those entities having
jurisdiction over any waste, the disposal of which would constitute a violation of any
governmental requirement pertaining to the environment, or health or safety.
Unacceptable Waste also includes any waste that is now or hereafter defined by federal
law or by the disposal jurisdiction as radioactive, dangerous, hazardous, or extremely
hazardous waste.
AGREEMENT
1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of 12 months, beginning on
February 1, 2025, and ending on January 31, 2026. This Agreement may be renewed
in one (1) year increments for a total of four (4) renewal years upon written mutual
agreement of Phoenix and Maricopa.
2. Phoenix’s Acceptance. Phoenix will accept up to 2,500 tons of Recyclables annually
from Maricopa at the MRFs as part of the Phoenix Recycles program. Maricopa can
deliver Recyclables to the MRFs during their Hours and Days of Operation and may
bring Recyclables on other days as approved in advance by Phoenix.
3. Maricopa County’s Delivery. Maricopa may deliver up to 2,500 tons of Recyclables
annually to the MRFs. Maricopa shall, in good faith, deliver only acceptable recycling
materials to the MRFs for processing. Maricopa agrees to inform its residents of
proper recycling practices and also agrees to enforce proper recycling practices.
Maricopa shall be responsible for arranging a recycling processing contingency plan
in the event that Phoenix is unable to operate the MRFs. Maricopa shall observe and
obey all Phoenix Hours and Days of Operation, rules of conduct, traffic patterns and
speed limitations while on Phoenix property. Maricopa shall make an effort to
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coordinate with Phoenix its scheduled delivery of recyclable materials during
workdays.
Upon execution of this Agreement, Maricopa will provide Phoenix with its good faith
projections, in writing, of the monthly tonnage that it expects to deliver to the MRFs
which may be modified in writing and provided to Phoenix as reasonably necessary
by Maricopa. Maricopa may not deliver more than twenty percent (20%) above its
projected tonnage on a monthly basis to the MRFs without prior approval by Phoenix.
These projections are intended for planning purposes and are not to be considered
contractual commitments to deliver such projected tonnage.
4. MSW Delivery. Under this Agreement, Maricopa may also deliver MSW to Phoenix’s
solid waste facilities at a quantity and rate that will be negotiated by the Parties in
advance of the time of delivery. The rate will be no more than the then-current Phoenix
disposal fee, as defined in Sec. 27-48(C) of the Phoenix City Code.

5. Weighing of Recyclables. Each vehicle delivering Recyclables must have a vehicle
identification number permanently indicated and conspicuously displayed on the
exterior of the vehicle which is readily visible to the MRFs staff. In the event the scales
become temporarily inoperable due to testing or malfunction, Phoenix will estimate
the weight of Recyclables on the basis of truck volume and historical data obtained
through operation of the MRFs. These estimates will serve as official records for the
duration of the scale outage. In such case, a handwritten ticket may be substituted for
the computer copy. In consideration for use of automated scales at the MRFs,
Maricopa will make all vehicles used for delivery of Recyclables available for
installation of RFID devices, and obtaining of a certified tare weight for each vehicle.
Incoming materials will be weighed by weighing all incoming vehicles and recording
the weight of each. From time to time, Phoenix may require revalidation of the tare
weight of any vehicle or re-weighing of unloaded trucks. RFID devices remain the
property of Phoenix and must be returned when vehicles are removed from service,
or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement. A charge of $50.00 per RFID
device will be charged for each RFID device placed on a Maricopa delivery vehicle or
for replacement of lost or damaged devices.
6. Hot Loads. In the event that a Maricopa vehicle dumps a Hot Load, Maricopa agrees
to pay reasonable charges for Phoenix’s handling of such Hot Load. Reasonable Hot
Load charges may be deducted from the monthly compensation for Recyclables.
7. Compliance with MRFs Rules and Traffic Requirements. Maricopa staff and
contracted haulers will become familiar with and comply with all facility rules, traffic
flows, and speed restrictions. Failure to follow such rules and requirements may result
in restriction of Maricopa staff from using the facility.
8. Quality of Recyclables. Material quality will be inspected by Maricopa staff and will
adhere to guidelines of the “Phoenix Recycles” program of what is and is not
acceptable Recyclable Materials, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and as
amended from time to time in accordance with the Notice provisions hereof. Materials
will be spot check inspected by Phoenix staff or the designated operators on the MRFs
floors. If materials are determined to be excessively contaminated, in the opinion of
Phoenix personnel (rather than the contracted operator), then the materials will be
moved immediately to the solid waste transfer area, and Phoenix will immediately
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inform Maricopa of this determination and make the material available for immediate
inspection as permitted by operational requirements. If materials are determined to be
excessively contaminated, then Maricopa will be assessed the then-current disposal
fee, as defined in Sec. 27-48(C) of the Phoenix City Code (which is $55.00/ton as of
the effective date of this Agreement). Maricopa will provide documentation of the
attempts to increase the quality of the Recyclables within two weeks of receiving
notice of the excessively contaminated load. Maricopa is aware that trucks must be
fully emptied of any garbage prior to collection of recyclables. Excessive
contamination means any load containing 35% or more non-recyclable material, or
that is otherwise unacceptable for processing.
9. Termination of Agreement. Either Party may terminate this Agreement with or without
cause by giving the other Party thirty (30) days prior written notice.
10. Vehicle leaks and spills. Maricopa will be responsible for prompt cleanup of leaks or
spills from its vehicles while at the MRFs. Regardless of the nature of any fluid leaking
from the delivery vehicle, it must be cleaned up within two hours. Any Recyclables
that are spilled in any part of the MRFs other than the designated tip area must be
immediately contained and collected by the Maricopa hauler. Spills that are not
satisfactorily cleaned up within the two-hour designated time frame may be
remediated by Phoenix and a reasonable cost of the cleanup deducted from the
monthly compensation for Recyclables.
11. Processing Fee, Shared Revenue
11.1. Charge or Rebate. Maricopa will pay to, or receive a credit from, Phoenix for
each ton of Recyclables accepted and processed at the MRFs. The per ton
Processing Fee that Maricopa pays will be applied against the calculated
Average Quarterly Outbound Blended Rate (AQOBR) per ton shipped by
Phoenix from the MRFs. The AQOBR will be calculated quarterly using the
blended rate at the North Gateway Transfer Station. If the AQOBR is higher
than the Processing Fee, the excess revenue, net of the Processing Fee, will
be 50% for Maricopa and 50% for the City of Phoenix. An AQOBR that is less
than the Processing Fee will result in a charge to Maricopa that will not exceed
the Processing Fee.
Below is the current price schedule:
Price Schedule
Item No.
Description
Price
Effective Date
Item 1
Processing Fee
$98.79 per ton
01/1/2025-06/30/2025
Item 2
Average Quarterly
Outbound Blended Rate
$70.14 per ton (Q4 2024)
10/01/2024-12/31/2024

Item No.
Description
Percent
Effective Date
Item 3
Reject Content
35%
$0.00 Credit Per Ton
01/1/2025-12/31/2025

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Loads with more than 35% non-recyclable material may be rejected, consistent with
Section 8.

AQOBR adjustments will follow the scheduled quarters commencing January 1st, April
1st, July 1st, and October 1st. AQOBR adjustment quarters are defined as January,
February, and March (Q1); April, May, and June (Q2); July, August and September
(Q3); and October, November and December (Q4). Blended rate adjustment
calculations for January 1st will be per the quarter of July 1st-September 30th; April
1st adjustment will be per the quarter of October 1st-December 31st; July 1st
adjustments will be per the quarter of January 1st-March 31st; and October 1st
adjustment shall be per the quarter of April 1st through June 30th. Thirty (30) days
prior to the quarterly effective date, Phoenix will provide the AQOBR in writing to
Maricopa.

Phoenix will review and adjust the Processing Fee annually, subsequent to the
expiration of the current operating agreement with the MRF operator and based solely
on a negotiated amount between the MRF Operator and the City of Phoenix. Below is
a sample table to be used as a reference to illustrate the calculation of potential future
charges and rebates:

SAMPLE SCENARIO
Quarterly
Outbound
Blended Rate
per Ton
Audited Reject Credit
Less Recycling
Plant Processing
Fee
Rebate = +
Charge = -
$95.91/ton
$0.00/ton
(Audited Reject
Content 20% to 35%)
-$95.91/ton
No Rebate
No Charge
$86.92/ton
$0.00/ton
(Audited Reject
Content 20% to 35%)
-$95.91/ton
-$8.99/ton Charge
$120.00/ton
$5.00/ton
(Audited Reject
Content 0% to 19%)
-$98.79/ton
+$13.11/ton Rebate
(50/50 Revenue Share)

11.2 Recycling Rejects. Phoenix will conduct annual audits to determine the reject
level of the inbound Recyclables delivered by Maricopa. The additional credit
per ton, if any, will become effective at the beginning of the next renewal year
or within thirty (30) days of the end of the term if there is no renewal. Upon
consent of Phoenix, Maricopa may request additional audits, not more than
quarterly, to evaluate the impact of educational, inspection, and enforcement
programs to curb rejected material. Reject content is the single biggest factor
negatively impacting the value of the material and cost. Reducing reject
content will increase the average quarterly outbound, blended rate per ton,
calculated as follows:

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Audited Reject Content
Additional Credit Per Ton
20% to 35%
$0.00
Up to 19%
$5.00

Any loads of Recyclables delivered by Maricopa that, at the sole discretion of
Phoenix, does not meet the composition or quality standards of the Phoenix
Recycles Program as defined in Exhibit A will be subject to rejection and
charged the transfer station’s refuse rate, which is $55.00 per ton as of the
effective date of this Agreement.

11.3 Invoices. Maricopa is required to pay Phoenix for each ton of Recyclables
accepted and processed at the MRFs. Phoenix will calculate and invoice
Maricopa by the 25th day of the month for the previous month. Maricopa will
pay within 30 days of the invoice date.

12. Indemnification. Each Party (as “Indemnitor”) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the other Party (as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims,
losses, liability, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) (hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Claims”) arising out of bodily injury of any personal
(including death) or property damage, but only to the extent that such claims are
caused by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the Indemnitor,
its officers, officials, agents, employees, or volunteers.

13. Miscellaneous.
13.1. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either Party without
the prior written consent of the other Party.
13.2. Applicable Law. The laws of the State of Arizona shall govern the interpretation
and enforcement of this Agreement. Any lawsuits pertaining to this Agreement
will be brought only in Federal or State Courts in Maricopa County, State of
Arizona.
13.3. Notices. All notices, demands and other writings provided to be given, made
or sent by any Party hereto to other Parties shall be deemed to have been
fully given, made or sent when made in writing and personally delivered or
received by United States postpaid certified mail and addressed as follows:
To Phoenix:
City of Phoenix Public Works Department

Attn: Deputy Public Works Director

200 W. Washington Street, 7th Floor

Phoenix, AZ 85003

To Maricopa County: Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

Attn: Deputy Director

301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170

Phoenix, AZ 85003

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The address to which any notice, demand or other writing may be given, made or
sent may be changed by written notice given by such Party as above provided.
13.4. Conflict of Interest. No official, officer or employee of either Party will have any
direct or indirect interest in this Agreement, nor participate in any decision relating
to the Agreement that is prohibited by law. The Parties hereto acknowledge that
this Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. §
38-511.
13.5. Cancellation for Nonappropriations. The Parties recognize that this Agreement
depends upon appropriation of funds by the Phoenix City Council and the
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. If either fails to appropriate the
necessary funds, or if the appropriation for this Agreement is reduced, either
Party may reduce the scope of this Agreement if appropriate or terminate or
cancel this Agreement without further duty or obligation and without any penalty
or liability. County’s fiscal year ends June 30 and Federal fiscal year ends
September 30.
13.6. Right of Parties. Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is
intended to confer a right or remedy under or by reason of this Agreement on
persons other than the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors
and permitted assigns, nor is anything in this Agreement intended to relieve or
discharge the obligation or liability of a person who is not a Party to this
Agreement, nor will provisions hereof give a person not a Party to this Agreement
a right of subrogation or action over or against either Party to this Agreement.
13.7. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Parties warrant that no person has been
employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon an agreement or
understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee; and
that no member of the Phoenix City Council, or any employee of either of the
Parties has an interest, financially or otherwise, in this Agreement.
13.8. Employees.
13.8.1. Non-liability of Officials and Employees. No official, officer or employee
of Phoenix or Maricopa shall be personally liable to the other Party, or any
successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by either
Phoenix or Maricopa of any obligation under the terms of this Agreement.
13.8.2. Not Employees. The personnel of the either Party to this Agreement are
not for any purpose to be considered employees or agents of the other
Party, and that each Party assumes full responsibility for the actions of its
personnel while performing under this Agreement, and shall be solely
responsible for their supervision, daily direction and control, payment of
salary (including withholding income taxes and social security), worker’s
compensation and disability benefits.
13.9. Force Majeure. In addition to specific provisions of this Agreement, non-
performance by any Party hereto will not be deemed to be a default where such
non-performance is due to war, insurrection, strikes, lock-outs, riots, floods,
earthquakes, fires, casualties, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, epidemics,
quarantine restrictions, freight embargoes, lack of transportation, governmental
restrictions or priority, litigation related to the MRF, or unusually severe weather.
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In order for the non-performing Party to obtain an extension of time for any such
cause, the non-performing Party must notify the performing party in writing of
such force majeure within ten (10) days of commencement of such force
majeure. Moreover, notice must contain a request for additional time, which shall
only be for the period of the force majeure. Failure of the non-performing party to
notify the performing Party of such force majeure within such ten (10) days shall
result in the performing Party granting only a ten (10) day extension to the non-
performing Party.
13.10. No Waiver. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any
failure or delay by any Party in asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any
breach or default shall not operate as a waiver of any breach or default, or of any
such rights or remedies, or deprive any such Party of its right to institute and
maintain any actions or proceedings which it may deem necessary to protect,
assert or enforce any such rights or remedies.
13.11. Modification. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in
writing and will be effective only after signature by both Parties.
13.12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
will not be affected thereby and will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
13.13. Representations and Warranties.
13.13.1. Maricopa hereby represents and warrants to Phoenix as follows: (1)
Maricopa has the full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement to Phoenix and carry out the transactions contemplated
hereby; (2) Maricopa has taken all necessary action to execute, deliver,
and perform this Agreement; and (3) neither the execution and delivery
hereof nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
nor Maricopa’s compliance with any of the terms and provisions hereof
does or will contravene any existing law, judgment, governmental rule,
regulation, or order applicable to or binding on it or any of its properties
which, if violated, would have material adverse effect on Maricopa’s
obligations under this Agreement. Upon execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Maricopa, it will constitute a legal, valid, and binding
obligation of Maricopa enforceable against it in accordance with the terms
hereof.
13.13.2. Phoenix hereby represents and warrants to Maricopa as follows: (1)
Phoenix has the full power and authority to execute and deliver this
Agreement to Maricopa and carry out the transactions contemplated
hereby; (2) Phoenix has taken all necessary action to execute, deliver,
and perform this Agreement; and (3) neither the execution and delivery
hereof nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby
nor Phoenix’s compliance with any of the terms and provisions hereof
does or will contravene any existing law, judgment, governmental rule,
regulation, or order applicable to or binding on it or any of its properties
which, if violated, would have material adverse effect on Phoenix’s
obligations under this Agreement. Upon execution and delivery of this
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Agreement by Phoenix, it will constitute a legal, valid, and binding
obligation of Phoenix enforceable against it in accordance with the terms
hereof.
13.14. Definitions, Exhibits, and Recitals. The definitions, exhibits, and recitals attached
to this Agreement are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference,
as and to the same effect as if recited at length in the body of this Agreement.
13.15. Audit. The Parties agree to retain all books, accounts, reports, files and other
records relating to the Agreement and to make such records available at all
reasonable times for inspection and audit by the other party or the Auditor
General of the State of Arizona, or their agents, during the term of and for a
period of 5 years after the completion of the Agreement.
13.16. E-Verify. To the extent applicable under A.R.S. § 41-4401, the Parties warrant
compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to their
employees and compliance with the E-Verify requirements under A.R.S. § 23-
214(A). Failure by any Party to comply with such warranty will be deemed a
material breach of this agreement and may result in the termination of this
Agreement. To the extent authorized under A.R.S. § 41-4401, each Party will
have the right to inspect the papers of each of the others, their subcontractors,
or any employee of either who performs work hereunder for the purpose of
ensuring that the other Party or subcontractor is in compliance with the warranty
set forth in this provision.
13.17. Any contractor whose employees and contract workers perform work in an
outdoor environment under this contract must keep on file a written heat safety
plan. Phoenix may request a copy of this plan and documentation of all heat
safety and mitigation efforts currently implemented to prevent heat-related
illnesses and injuries in the workplace. The plan must also be posted where it is
accessible to employees. At a minimum, the heat safety and mitigation plan and
documentation required under this provision shall include each of the following
as it relates to heat safety and mitigation:
1. Availability of sanitized cool drinking water free of charge at locations that
are accessible to all employees and contract workers.
2. Ability to take regular and necessary breaks as needed and additional
breaks for hydration.
3. Access to shaded areas and/or air conditioning.
4. Access to air conditioning in vehicles with enclosed cabs. All such vehicles
must contain functioning air conditioning by no later than May 1, 2025.
5. Effective acclimatization practices to promote the physiological adaptations
of employees or contract workers newly assigned or reassigned to work in an
outside environment.
6. Conduct training and make it available and understandable to all employees
and contract workers on heat illness and injury that focuses on the
environmental and personal risk factors, prevention, how to recognize and
report signs and symptoms of heat illness and injury, how to administer
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appropriate first aid measures and how to report heat illness and injury to
emergency medical personnel.
13.18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the
same force and effect as original signatures.
13.19. Administration of Agreement. The Assistant County Manager for Maricopa
County, or the Environmental Services Director for Maricopa County shall
administer this Agreement, including execution of documents necessary to
administer this Agreement.
13.20. Average Quarterly Outbound Blended Rate Adjustments. The Environmental
Services Director for Maricopa County is authorized to execute any documents
related to Average Quarterly Outbound Blended Rate adjustment under this
Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Intergovernmental Agreement to
be executed by their duly authorized officers and agents on the day and year first
written above.

CITY OF PHOENIX, a municipal
corporation

Jeffrey Barton, City Manager

By: _____________________________
Felipe Moreno, Public Works
Director

ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk

MARICOPA COUNTY

Jack Sellers, Chairman, Board of
Supervisors

By: _____________________________

ATTEST:
_____________________________
Clerk of the Board

In accordance with A.R.S. § 11-952 this
Agreement has been reviewed by the
undersigned attorney who has determined
that this Agreement is in proper form and
within the powers and authority granted to
the City under the laws of the State of
Arizona.
_______________________
City Attorney
_______________________Date

In accordance with A.R.S. § 11-952 this
Agreement has been reviewed by the
undersigned attorney who has determined
that this Agreement is in proper form and
within the powers and authority granted
under the laws of the State of Arizona.
_______________________
County Attorney
_______________________Date

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PAPER
PLASTIC
METAL
GLASS
Recycle
phoenix.gov/recycle
Exhibit A
Docusign Envelope ID: C1A9DCF6-93FC-4004-8C05-0955FD44ED8A

HARD PLASTIC (NO FOAM)
Bottles (leave caps on)
Coffee cup lids
Cups, Jars and Jugs
Tubs, lids, clamshells, containers
METAL
Aluminum cans
Aluminum foil or trays (clean off all food;
ball foil into softball size)
Steel and tin cans
GLASS
Glass bottles and jars only (lids off)
Unacceptable Items
Recycle Tips
phoenix.gov/recycle | solid.waste@phoenix.gov | 602-262-6251
Break down boxes
Recyclables must be free
of food, grease and liquids
0”
1”
2.5”
1.5”
.5”
2”
Anything less than 2.5” in
diameter cannot be recycled
Paper: If you can rip it,
you can recycle it
PAPER
Cardboard (please break down)
Cereal boxes (remove plastic liner)
Office paper, junk mail, sticky notes, magazines
Clean pizza boxes
Newspaper
Egg cartons (paper or plastic, no foam)
Empty paper milk cartons
Empty soup and juice boxes (aseptic containers)
Envelopes (windows OK)
Packing or craft paper
Paper bags
Shredded paper (place in a clear plastic bag)
Wrapping paper (non-metallic)
Recycle
Put these materials in your
blue recycling container:
Do Not Bag
Recyclables
Paper towels, napkins or tissues
(consider composting)
Polystyrene or foam
Plastic bags and other soft plastics
(return to local grocery or retail store)
Food scraps and yard waste
(consider composting)
Electronics (return to local
electronics store)
Batteries (return to local
electronics or hardware store)
Light bulbs (return to local
hardware store)
Large scrap metal or car parts
(take to local scrap yard)
Docusign Envelope ID: C1A9DCF6-93FC-4004-8C05-0955FD44ED8A