Roadside mowing, trimming, and trash pickup and removal is an essential maintenance activity which contributes to motorists’ safety, sign visibility, vegetation control and roadside appearance. Mowing is to be performed on an as needed basis as directed by the RPM or designee. For the purposes of this contract, trash is defined as fallen branches, rocks, articles from vehicles, including rubbish and any debris two inches (2”) and greater in size. This work is the furnishing of all material, equipment, personnel, liability insurance, safety equipment and best operational practices necessary for the efficient mowing, and trash pickup and disposal, for traffic islands, PennDOT-owned right-of way-parcels, landscaped areas, recently cleared areas, and other mowing areas within PennDOT Right of Way as described in this Statement of Work.