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of waste containers, and such other matters pertaining to the storage, collection, conveyance, and disposal as he shall find necessary, and to change and modify the same after notice as required by law, provided that such regulations are not contrary to the provisions hereof. The Director will coordinate his activities and decisions closely with the contractor to make certain that requirements are reasonable and possible regarding equipment, personnel, and other prevailing conditions. (a) Appeals. ADy person aggrieved by a regulation of the Director shall have the right of appeal to the City Manager who shall have the authority to confirm, modify, or revoke any such regulation or fee. (b) Health Department Enforcement. The Health Department is empowered to enforce the sanitation of this Part as it applied to controlling flies, rodents, and other vermin and insanitary, unhealthful, or nuisance conditions. Section 3830.5. Precollection Practices. (1) Refuse to be Drained. All free liquids shall be drained from refuse before placing refuse for collection, and all refuse put out for collection shall be placed in a suitable container except as herein provided. (2) Papers, maqazines, and Other Similar Materials. Papers, magazines, and other dry material may be securely tied in bundles with wire or cord strong enough to act as a handle for the lifting of such bundle. Other materials may be bundled if securely tied with wire or strong cord so as to have a length no greater than four (4) feet and a thickness of no more than eighteen (18) inches, provided that the weight of said bundle is no greater than forty (40) pounds. (3) Trimminqs and Clippings. Tree trimmings, hedge clippings, and similar material shall be cut to a length not to exceed four (4) feet and tied securely in bundles not more than two (2) feet thick before being deposited for collection, or shall be cut to short lengths and placed in containers. (4) Duty to Provide and Maintain Containers in Sanitary Condition~ (a) Refuse containers suitable for collection purposes and of such weight that they can be handled by one man shall be provided by the owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant of the premises. Refuse containers shall be maintained in good and sanitary condition. Any container that does not conform to the provisions of this Part or that may have ragged or sharp edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure the person collecting the contents thereof shall be promptly replaced upon notice. No container when filled shall exceed sixty (60) pounds, excepting those equipped for mechanical handling. No single item exceeding sixty (60) pounds shall be placed for collection or picked up for removal. The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to refuse collection services for failure to comply herewith. (b) The City Council may, by resolution, establish a standard container or standard containers, and, if a resolution establishing such a requirement or requirements has been adopted and notice thereof given, as the Council shall direct, then the agency collecting refuse may refuse to take any refuse that is not placed in the required type of container, or in an approved container, or so bundled or packaged as to meet the requirements of such resolution. -2-