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734Litter Removal

TX · 2024 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 991991View official source ↗

Article 1 — Description

Remove and dispose of litter, including objects not part of the highway facility, such as trash, garbage, scrap metal, paper, wood, plastic, glass products, animal remains, rubber products, tires, auto parts, furniture, mattresses, household appliances, and large bulky items .

Article 2 — Materials

Furnish bags and containers.

Article 3 — Equipment

Provide equipment and tools. Provide highly visible omni -directional amber flashing warning lights on work vehicles. Provide equipment that prevents the accumulated debris from being strewn along the roadway during transport.

Article 4 — Work Methods

Remove bagged litter on the same day it is collected. Notify the Department for removal of dead animals larger than 150 lb. or hazardous materials. Dispose of litter off the right of way in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Perform litter removal and disposal according to the following types.

4.1 Litter . Remove and dispose of litter from the right of way, including shoulders but excluding the traveled

lanes and shoulders next to barriers, to the limits shown on the plans.

4.2 Spot Litter . Work requests are made on a callout basis. Begin removing litter within 48 hr. of notification,

unless otherwise shown on the plans.

Article 5 — Measurement

This Item will be measured as follows .

5.1 Litter . By the cycle or acre.

5.2 Spot Litter . By the acre. The minimum quantity per callout is 3 acres, unless otherwise shown on the plans.

Article 6 — Payment

The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Litter Removal” or “Litter Removal (Spot).” This price is full compensation for collecting, hauling, and disposing of litter, and for equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals .

Source: Texas Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, 2024 Edition. Pages 991991 of 1,034.