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TXTexas Waste Freedom Project
A research initiative of American AF Dumpsters

Texas Exclusive Waste Franchise Tracker

A public database tracking Texas cities with exclusive waste contracts, construction dumpster restrictions, franchise fees, and customer-choice limitations.

Many Texas cities use waste franchise agreements or exclusive contracts for solid waste services. In some cities, those agreements may affect temporary roll-off dumpsters used for construction, remodeling, demolition, roofing, estate cleanouts, and other temporary projects. This tracker gathers public records, ordinances, contracts, news reports, and field reports in one place.

10
Cities tracked
8
Rated Exclusive Market
1
Under legal review
0
Flagged for research
Disclaimer: This database is for public information and research purposes only. It is not legal advice. City ordinances and contracts can change. Users should verify current requirements directly with the city or legal counsel before relying on this information.

Texas Waste Freedom Index

Each city is rated objectively for the tracked roll-off / temporary dumpster market. Ratings describe market structure and do not assert that any law has been violated.

Open Market
Multiple qualified providers can compete.
Restricted
Approved hauler list or significant limitations.
Highly Restricted
Exclusive agreements affecting portions of the market.
Exclusive Market
One provider has exclusive rights for the tracked services.
Under Legal Review
Subject to active litigation or legal challenge.

City Tracker

Search and filter Texas cities below. Status labels reflect the current confidence level of each record. Records marked “Needs Verification” or “Source Pending” have not been independently confirmed against primary documents.

Showing 10 of 10 tracked cities.

AllenExclusive Market
Collin County
Community Waste Disposal (CWD) — exclusive contractor
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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Fort WorthRestricted
Tarrant County
Open to city-permitted haulers via the Grant of Privilege (GOP) program
Approved hauler listNo known challengeConfirmed by contract
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Grand PrairieExclusive Market
Dallas County (also Tarrant & Ellis counties)
City of Grand Prairie (city service + city-granted contract/franchise holders)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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GreenvilleExclusive Market
Hunt County
Blackjack Disposal (per the city’s 2023 solid waste contract)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by contract
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HurstExclusive Market
Tarrant County
Republic Services (exclusive contractor since 2003)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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MesquiteExclusive Market
Dallas County
City of Mesquite (municipal solid waste division)
City-operated (sole provider)No known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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MidlothianExclusive Market
Ellis county
Republic Services
ExclusiveNo known challengeField report only
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North Richland HillsExclusive Market
Tarrant County
Republic Services (reported required hauler)
ExclusiveNo known challengeField report only
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TexarkanaExclusive Market
Bowie County
Waste Management (WM)
ExclusiveNo known challengeReported by news
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WaxahachieExclusive Market
Ellis County
Waste Connections
ExclusiveLawsuit pendingLawsuit Allegation
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