The actual producers of refuse, or the owners of premises upon which refuse is accumulated, who desire personally to collect and dispose of refuse, or desire to dispose of waste material not included in the definition of refuse or not acceptable for collection, and collectors of refuse from outside of the city who desire to haul over the streets of the city, shall use a vehicle so equipped and operated as to prevent offensive odors escaping therefrom and waste from being blown, dropped or spilled. (Prior code § 8-1-3)