A. Required: All garbage and refuse shall be placed in suitable and sufficient garbage receptacles, either receptacles with tightfitting lids or properly and sufficiently treated water resistant paper bags manufactured specifically for use in garbage and refuse collection, or plastic bags manufactured specifically for use in garbage and refuse collection.
B. Size: Containers shall not exceed forty five (45) gallons' capacity for receiving and holding garbage, market waste or other refuse which may accumulate. Containers shall have adequate handles to facilitate collection.
C. Weight: Filled containers shall not exceed seventy five (75) pounds in weight unless the collection vehicle is equipped to mechanically empty larger capacity containers, in which case the maximum size shall be determined by the mechanical equipment on the collection vehicle. (1991 Code § 8.16.060, as amended)