Each owner, occupant or other responsible person using or occupying any building or other premises within this municipality where refuse accumulates or is likely to accumulate, shall provide and keep covered an adequate number of metal refuse containers. The refuse containers shall be strong, durable and rodent- proof and insect-proof. They shall each have a capacity of not less than 20 nor more than 32 gallons, except that this maximum capacity shall not apply to larger containers which the municipality handles mechanically. Furthermore, except for containers which the municipality handles mechanically, the combined weight of any refuse container and its contents shall not exceed 75 pounds. No refuse shall be placed in a refuse container until such refuse has been drained of all free liquids. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings and similar materials shall be cut to a length not to exceed four feet and shall be securely tied in individual bundles weighing not more than 75 pounds each and being not more than two feet thick before being deposited for collection.