Garbage containers must meet the following requirements:
A. Container Specifications: The container must be a watertight receptacle of solid and durable grade of metal or plastic not to exceed thirty (30) gallons in capacity. The combined weight of the garbage and container shall not exceed fifty (50) pounds.
B. Handles: The container shall be provided with suitable lifting handle or handles on the outside and a close-fitting cover equipped with a handle. (1975 Code § 6-3-2; amd. Ord. 1-94, 1-4-1994; 1998 Code)
C. Inside Structures Or Bands: The container must not have inside structures, such as inside bands and reinforcing angles or anything within the container to prevent the free discharge of the contents.
D. Replacement Of Damaged Or Deteriorated Containers: Containers that have deteriorated or that have been damaged to the extent of having jagged or sharp edges capable of causing injury to collectors or other persons whose duty it is to handle the containers, or to such an extent that the covers will not fit securely, will be condemned by the City, acting through its Department of Sanitation; and if such containers are not replaced after notice to the owner or user of their defective condition, they will be confiscated. (1975 Code § 6-3-2; amd. Ord. 1-94, 1-4-1994)