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(c) For dwellings and businesses using dumpsters, it shall be unlawful for garbage or trash to be placed, deposited or allowed to remain on any premises within the city unless same is placed or kept inside the dumpster. The dumpster shall remain closed at all times. Sec. 16-7. Litter receptacles in public places. (a) As used in this section, a litter receptacle shall mean those containers acceptable to the director and which may be standardized as to size, shape, capacity, color, and cover design which shall bear the state antilitter symbol. The term "litter" as used in this section shall mean paper, waste materials, bottles, and cans, but shall not include garbage, refuse, or bulk refuse. Large containers known as "dumpsters" may be used as receptacles for the deposit of litter if such use is approved by the director. (b) Requirements. Litter receptacles shall be required in the following public places. The minimum number of litter receptacles for each public place shall be specified herein. Additional receptacles may be required by the building official or his representative as determined by the needs of a particular location. (1) Sidewalks in business districts. The need for receptacles and their placement, and the responsibility for their maintenance and service, shall be controlled by the director or his representative. (2) Shopping centers. Receptacles shall be located along pedestrian travel routes normally taken by persons using such facility. The number and placement of receptacles shall be determined by the operator, or group responsible for the operation of such facility; except no less than one receptacle shall be placed at each entrance to the building. All parking lots and establishments with parking lots shall provide litter receptacles distributed within the parking area. (3) Drive-in restaurants and fast food restaurants. One receptacle per establishment, plus additional receptacles as necessary to contain litter generated by the facility. (4) Self-service refreshment areas. One receptacle for each separate area, provided each separate area contains two or more machines for dispensing, or serving food and/or drink. (5) Gasoline service stations. One receptacle per service island. (6) Construction sites. Receptacles sufficient to contain workmen's litter, plus those construction wastes capable of being spread by wind or water; the wind and water from hurricanes, tornados, and floods excepted. No less than one receptacle shall be placed at each site. Dirt, mud, construction materials or other debris deposited upon any public or private property as a result of construction or demolition, shall be immediately removed by the contractor. (7) Marinas, boat moorage and fueling stations, public and private piers which are operated for public use. One receptacle on each pier plus additional receptacles as necessary to contain litter generated by the facility.