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(c) Collections shall normally be made in residential areas no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later that 5 p.m. (or as otherwise prescribed by City) with no service on Sunday, except in time of emergency or to maintain schedules due to Holidays. Changes to these hours must be approved by the City Manager. Section 1.19 Collection Equipment. The Franchisee shall have on hand at all times sufficient equipment in good working order to permit Franchisee to perform its duties hereunder fully, adequately, and efficiently. Equipment shall be purchased or manufactured from nationally known and recognized manufacturers of garbage collection and disposal equipment. Garbage collection equipment shall be kept clean, sanitary, neat in appearance and in good repair at all times. The Franchisee shall at all times have available to it, reserve equipment which can be put into service and operation within two (2) hours of any breakdown. Such reserve equipment shall substantially correspond, in size and capability, to the equipment normally used by the Franchisee to perform its duties hereunder. Section 1.20 Spillage and Litter. The Franchisee shall not litter premises in the process of making collection, but shall not be required to collect any waste material that has not been placed in approved containers or in a manner herein provided. During hauling, all solid waste shall be contained, tied or enclosed so that leaking, spilling or blowing are prevented. In the event of spillage by the Franchisee, the Franchisee shall promptly clean up the litter. Section 1.21 Storms and Other Emergencies. In case of an unusually severe storm or disruption caused by other severe emergencies not caused by Franchisee, City Manager may grant Franchisee reasonable variance from regular schedules. As soon as practicable after such storm or other emergency, Franchisee shall worm the City of the estimated time required before regular schedules and routes can be resumed and, upon request of City Manager, Franchisee shall provide notice to residential premises in the service area, In event of a storm or emergency requiring mass cleanup operations, Franchisee, shall, upon direction of City, participate in said cleanup to the extent directed by the City. Where it is necessary for the Franchisee and the City to acquire additional equipment and to hire extra crews to clean the City of debris and refuse resulting from the storm or disaster, the Franchisee shall work with the City in all ways possible for efficient and rapid cleanup. Section 1.22 Complaints. All complaints pertaining to pickup of waste shall be responded to and resolved within Solid Waste Franchise Ordinance (revd) -9-