Texas Exclusive Waste Franchise Tracker — All Cities
Search and filter every Texas city in the database. Each row links to a detailed, source-backed page covering the waste provider, whether temporary construction roll-off dumpsters appear to be included, franchise fees, the relevant ordinance, and any lawsuit. This is a public research tool, not legal advice — verify current rules with the city.
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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.
- Multiple qualified providers can compete.
- Approved hauler list or significant limitations.
- Exclusive agreements affecting portions of the market.
- One provider has exclusive rights for the tracked services.
- Subject to active litigation or legal challenge.
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Showing 34 of 34 tracked cities.
AllenExclusive Market
Collin County
Community Waste Disposal (CWD) — exclusive contractor
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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AlmaExclusive Market
Ellis County
Republic Services (city's contracted provider, per the city website)
Reported exclusive rightsField report only
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AlvinExclusive Market
Brazoria County
Texas Pride Disposal (city designated contractor for roll-offs)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by contract
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AnnaExclusive Market
Collin County
CARDS Recycling and Disposal (exclusive contractor)
Reported exclusive rightsConfirmed by ordinance
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BenbrookExclusive Market
Tarrant County
Republic Services (city's exclusive contracted hauler)
ExclusiveConfirmed by ordinance
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CarthageExclusive Market
Panola County
Waste Connections (exclusive by contract)
ExclusiveConfirmed by contract
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CookvilleUnrated / Needs Research
Titus County
Republic Services (reported exclusive contractor)
Reported exclusive rightsField report only
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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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FriscoExclusive Market
Collin County (also Denton)
Waste Connections (exclusive construction roll-off franchise)
Reported exclusive rightsConfirmed by ordinance
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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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HendersonExclusive Market
Rusk County
City’s exclusive solid waste contractor (verify entity)
ExclusiveConfirmed by ordinance
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HurstExclusive Market
Tarrant County
Republic Services (exclusive contractor since 2003)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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JeffersonUnrated / Needs Research
Marion County
Republic Services serves the area; no exclusive franchise confirmed
UnknownField report only
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KilgoreExclusive Market
Gregg County (also Rusk)
Republic Services (city solid waste provider)
City-operated (sole provider)Confirmed by ordinance
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Lake JacksonExclusive Market
Brazoria County
City of Lake Jackson Sanitation Department (city-operated); GFL Environmental provides roll-offs under contract
City-operated (sole provider)Confirmed by contract
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League CityExclusive Market
Galveston County (also Harris County)
AmeriWaste League City, Inc. (designated provider); Hill Sand Inc. (approved roll-off subcontractor)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by contract
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ManvelRestricted
Brazoria County
Waste Connections, Inc. (city residential/recycling contractor); roll-off haulers must register with the city
Approved hauler listNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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MarshallExclusive Market
Harrison County
Republic Services (city designated/exclusive provider)
ExclusiveConfirmed by ordinance
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McKinneyRestricted
Collin County
Frontier Waste Solutions (residential, exclusive); construction/commercial roll-offs allowed via city permit
Approved hauler listConfirmed by ordinance
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MelissaExclusive Market
Collin County
Community Waste Disposal (CWD) — city-designated exclusive contractor
Reported exclusive rightsConfirmed 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
Waste Connections of Texas (city franchised hauler)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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Mineral WellsExclusive Market
Palo Pinto County
Frontier Waste Solutions (exclusive franchise since March 1, 2022)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by contract
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North Richland HillsExclusive Market
Tarrant County
Republic Services (reported required hauler)
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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PearlandExclusive Market
Brazoria County (also Harris County)
Frontier Waste Solutions (city contractor); franchise required for any hauler
ExclusiveNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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PlanoOpen Market
Collin County (also Denton)
City of Plano Environmental Waste Services (residential); construction roll-offs on private property are unrestricted
Non-exclusiveConfirmed by ordinance
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ShermanExclusive Market
Grayson County
City of Sherman Solid Waste Division (municipal); collection by city-franchised haulers
City-operated (sole provider)Confirmed by ordinance
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TexarkanaExclusive Market
Bowie County
Waste Management (WM)
ExclusiveNo known challengeReported by news
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UvaldeExclusive Market
Uvalde County
City of Uvalde (city-operated; outside companies barred)
City-operated (sole provider)Field report only
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VictoriaExclusive Market
Victoria County
City of Victoria Solid Waste Division (city-operated)
City-operated (sole provider)No known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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WaxahachieExclusive Market
Ellis County
Waste Connections
ExclusiveLawsuit pendingLawsuit Allegation
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WeatherfordRestricted
Parker County
Open to city-licensed/approved commercial haulers
Approved hauler listNo known challengeConfirmed by ordinance
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WhitehouseExclusive Market
Smith County
City of Whitehouse (city-operated utility); Republic Services is the contracted hauler
City-operated (sole provider)Confirmed by ordinance
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