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Each solid waste container used for removal of solid waste pursuant to the provisions of 5.40.040 shall

(1) be constructed of metal or plastic.

(2) be water-tight and rodent-proof.

(3) have a tight-fitting lid or lids.

(4) have two handles.

(5) have a capacity of not less than ten nor more than ninety-five (95) gallons, unless it is a dumpster or a self-contained, liquid-tight, compacting solid waste container in which case it shall have a capacity and style compatible for handling by the equipment of the solid waste collector removing solid waste from that dumpster or container. If a solid waste container other than a dumpster or a self-contained liquid-tight, compacting solid waste container, has a capacity greater than 32 gallons, it shall be of a type that can be emptied by a solid waste collector using an automated system. (Ord. 96-21 §2, 1996; Ord. 90-13 §5, 1990).