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TOWN OF AURORA SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective October 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”) by and between WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW YORK, LLC. (hereafter “Company”), and THE TOWN OF AURORA, a municipal corporation created under the laws of the State of New York (hereafter “Town”) (Company and Town each a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”). WHEREAS, Town and Contractor entered into a Collection, Hauling and Disposal of Garbage/Trash/White Goods/Recyclables Agreement commencing January 1, 2019, subsequently amended on October 25, 2021 (“Amendment One”) and December 10, 2024 (“Amendment Two”); WHEREAS, due to changes in services to be provided to Town, Town and Contractor mutually agree to enter into a new Agreement. The 2019 Agreement and associated Amendments shall be null and void as of the Commencement Date of this fully executed Agreement; WHEREAS, Town has determined that it would be in the best interests of its residents to contract with Company for such services in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, Company and Town agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS a. “Applicable Law” means any law, regulation, requirement, or order of any Federal, State or local agency, court or other domestic or foreign governmental body, or interpretation thereof by any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, and requirements of all permits, licenses, and governmental approvals applicable to this Agreement. b. “Bulky Waste” means large household items that do not properly fit in a Cart. Such materials include but are not limited to furniture, carpet, doors, and plumbing fixtures. White Goods which (i) do not contain freon or (ii) have had freon professionally removed and are labeled as such with an official sticker, shall also be considered Bulky Waste. c. “Cart” means a plastic receptacle with a rated capacity of approximately ninety-six (96) gallons, having a hinged, fitted lid, and two (2) wheels. d. “Collection Service(s)” means the process by which Solid Waste and/or Recyclables are removed from Residential Service Locations and Municipal Service Locations, transported to a transfer, disposal or Processing facility, and subsequently disposed or processed. Page 1 of 16