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14 <br /> Contractor may provide locking containers with a small access flap on the top of the container for <br /> metal can recycling. The lock would be primarily to prevent theft of aluminum. If containers are <br /> locked,County may require Contractor to provide keys to each apartment manager. Managers shall <br /> notify residents that the residents may have access to the bin key in order to place large numbers of <br /> cans directly into the container. <br /> SECTION 17 <br /> Permits and Licenses <br /> Contractor, at its sole cost and expense,shall maintain throughout the term of this Agreement all <br /> permits, licenses and approvals necessary or required for Contractor to perform the work and <br /> services described herein,including but not limited to the collection of Recyclable Materials and <br /> operation of the Processing Center. <br /> SECTION 18 <br /> Independent Contractor <br /> Contractor shall perform all work and services described herein as an independent contractor and <br /> not as an officer,agent, servant or employee of County. Contractor shall have exclusive control of <br /> and the exclusive right to control the details of the services and work performed hereunder and all <br /> persons performing the same and nothing herein shall be constructed as creating a partnership or <br /> joint venture between County and Contractor. No person performing any of the work or services <br /> described hereunder shall be considered an officer,agent,servant or employee of County, and no <br /> such person shall be entitled to any benefits available or granted to employees of County. <br /> SECTION 19 <br /> Non-Assignment <br /> Neither Contractor nor County shall assign,transfer,convey,or otherwise hypothecate this <br /> Agreement or their rights, duties or obligations hereunder or any part thereof without the prior <br /> written consent of the other. <br /> SECTION 20 <br /> Compliance with Laws and Regulations <br /> Contractor agrees that in the operation of the Processing Center and the performance of work and <br /> services under this Agreement,Contractor will qualify under and comply with any and all Federal, <br /> State and local laws and regulations now in effect,or hereafter enacted during the term of this <br /> Agreement,which are applicable to Contractor,its employees, agents or subcontractors,if any,with <br /> respect to safety or the work and services described herein. <br /> 12 <br />