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EXHIBIT A as designated by the director of public works. The use of sixty (60) gallon carts shall be limited to units occupied by no more than two persons, one of whom is at least sixty five (65) years of age. Carts shall have wheels, handles, and a hinged, tight-fitting lid capable of containing solid waste and reducing odors, and shall be compatible with existing city equipment for mechanical lifting and dumping. Carts shall weigh, with contents when full, not in excess of two hundred (200) pounds. Mechanical box-type containers shall be used for alley collections or where permitted by the director of public works. B. Three to Four Family Residential and Non-Residential Buildings. For three-family and four-family residential buildings, and for non-residential buildings, solid waste shall be stored in a mechanical box- type container or containers. Mechanical box-type containers shall (1) have a capacity of one and one-half cubic yards or greater, (2) have a hinged, tight- fitting lid capable of containing solid waste and reducing odors, and (3) be equipped with lugs and brackets, permitting city sanitation trucks or private contract haulers to mechanically pick up and remove the content. Roll-out plastic carts may be used for three-family and four-family residential buildings where permitted by the director of public works. C. Public solid waste containers may be placed in public places, and the placement of, and collection of solid waste from, said containers shall be as authorized by the director of public works. Public solid waste containers placed on city sidewalks, streets, parks, and other public places shall be used only for such solid waste as persons may have for disposal while passing along the streets or using the city's parks or other public places. Such containers shall not be used for the disposal of solid waste accumulated in residences or places of business. D. The owner shall be charged the reasonable fee of replacing roll- out plastic carts and recyclables containers when replacement is necessary. 8.12.130 Location of solid waste containers. A. No person shall place any solid waste in or on any street, alley, or other public place, or upon any private property, whether owned by such person or not, within the city except in a solid waste container provided by the city or otherwise permitted by this chapter or the director of public works. 9