Ellis County, Texas — Waste Franchise & Dumpster Restriction Tracker
This page tracks 3 Ellis County cities in the Texas Waste Freedom Project database, of which 3 are currently rated an Exclusive Market. For each city we track the waste provider, whether temporary construction roll-off dumpsters appear to be included, franchise fees, the relevant ordinance, and the source documents — using careful, sourced language. Always verify current requirements with the city.
Alma, Texas
An operator reports that the City of Alma had a police officer hand-deliver a letter (also mailed) stating the city has a franchise agreement with Republic Services and that the operator must use Republic for dumpster service. The letter is on file; the ordinance/franchise still needs verification.
View details →Midlothian, Texas
According to a field report from American AF Dumpsters, the City of Midlothian appears to treat temporary construction roll-off dumpsters as covered by an exclusive waste arrangement with Republic Services. In one instance, American AF Dumpsters placed a dumpster at a job site at 750 North Highway 67 (a strip mall under construction), and a city inspector reportedly issued a stop-work order until the contractor swapped it for a Republic Services dumpster. The exact ordinance, franchise agreement, and any franchise fee still need verification from city documents.
View details →Waxahachie, Texas
American AF Dumpsters and the Institute for Justice filed a lawsuit challenging Waxahachie's exclusive waste franchise system as applied to temporary construction dumpsters. The lawsuit argues that the city's enforcement prevents qualified local dumpster companies from serving willing customers on private property. The exclusive provider is Waste Connections; the franchise fee and ordinance language still need verification from primary sources.
View details →Are you a contractor or homeowner in Ellis County?
If a city told you to remove a dumpster, use a specific hauler, or pay a fee, you can add it to the public record. Submissions are reviewed and reporters are kept anonymous.
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