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3 (d) The collection of commercial or ind..zs_ri_._, waste, trash, an garbage of any kind, `vne o-- l;at.:.-e sr.all not be 'he responsibility of the CiEV. Sec. 1.6 -8. Containers Required; SUecificatd.0. :s (a) Each owner, occupant or lessee of any huildircr, house or structure on grounds where garbage and trash accumulates shall provide containers for garbage and trash of not less than ten (10) gallons capacity, nor more than thirty - two (32) gallons capacity. (b) The Department of Public Works may allow the use of special containers for both trash and garbage where mechanical mean are used for emptying into the truck. (c) Such containers shall be of a metal or durable plastic materials with tight- fitting lids or covers and with handles sufficiently strong for workmen to conveniently empty. Larger containers up to a maximum capacity of fifty -five (55) gallons may be used for the deposit of trash only. No container shall, with contents, weigh more than 75 pounds. Sturdy plastic bags may be used as con- tainers only for grass clippings, leaves and other like matter. (d) Containers containing garbage shall be kept covered at all times. All trash containers should be sufficient to prevent the blowing, scattering or spreading of trash. The Department of Public Works shall be the final judge of the sufficiency of such containers. Sec. 16 -9. Garbage and Trash to be Collected in Containers Only Collections by .the City shall be made only of garbage and trash that is contained in containers. in no event shall City collectors pick up, rake or seeen up garbage or household rubbish or trash from the ground, except as provided in Section 16 -55. Sec. 16 -10. Garbage Required to be Wrapped (a) All accumulations of garbage which shall be placed in containers shall be securely wrapped to prevent its ex- posure to the air.