It shall be unlawful for any occupant of any dwelling, house, building or structure of any kind or description whatsoever to fail to use containers and/or dumpsters which meet the specifications set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated by the department of public works and to place them as prescribed in such rules and regulations so they are readily accessible to the city collectors or persons under contract with or licensed by the city to collect such solid wastes.

(Code 1975, § 13-4)