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All containers or receptacles for the accumulation and collection of garbage, rubbish and waste material from residence, dwelling, commercial or industrial units shall conform to the following minimum specifications:

A. Each such container or receptacle shall have a maximum capacity of forty (40) gallons.

B. Each such container or receptacle shall have a maximum weight when filled of seventy-five (75) pounds.

C. Each such container or receptacle shall have a maximum weight when empty of thirty (30) pounds.

D. Each such container or receptacle shall be constructed of metal, plastic or rubber, of sufficient quality to serve as such a container or receptacle; provided, however, that no corrugated cardboard box shall be permitted to serve as such container or receptacle, except as provided in this chapter; and provided further, that no fifty- (50-) gallon or fifty-five- (55-) gallon steel petroleum drums or barrels shall be permitted, unless properly cut down and provided with a tight-fitting lid and handles. [Prior code § 11.08.120(1).]