Alma, Texas Waste Franchise & Dumpster Restriction Tracker
Ellis County · Last reviewed 2026-06-29 · Verification status: Operator report with a city letter (on file, HEIC); franchise needs verification.
Overview
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.
Quick Facts
- County
- Ellis County
- Population
- Approx. 300 (needs verification)
- Provider / franchise holder
- Republic Services (reported franchise)
- Parent company
- Republic Services, Inc.
- Agreement type
- Reported exclusive franchise (Republic Services)
- Exclusive status
- Exclusive
- Franchise fee
- Source pending.
- Freedom Index rating
- 🔴 Exclusive Market
- Roll-off dumpsters mentioned
- Yes
- Temporary waste mentioned
- Yes
- Self-haul exception
- Needs verification
- City authorization required
- Yes — a city contract/franchise is required to haul (per report/ordinance)
What the Ordinance Says
An operator reports the City of Alma had a police officer hand-deliver (and also mail) a letter stating the city has a franchise agreement with Republic Services and that the operator must contact Republic for dumpster service. The ordinance/franchise should be verified.
Relevant location: Chapter Solid waste franchise (Republic); needs verification, Section Needs verification.
What the Contract Says
Reported Republic franchise; verification recommended.
Does This Affect Temporary Construction Dumpsters?
Construction dumpsters included: Yes.
An operator reports the City of Alma has a franchise agreement with Republic and directed the operator to use Republic for dumpster service.
Operator Reports (1)
First-hand accounts from dumpster operators who say they were enforced against in this city. Reporters are kept anonymous unless they chose to be identified.
- Operator A
The City of Alma had a city police officer hand-deliver a letter (and also mailed one to my home) stating that the city has a franchise agreement with Republic and that I need to contact them for dumpster service.
Legal Challenges
Status:
Sources
- City of Alma letter re: Republic franchise (submitted by operator; on file)OtherField report only
- Operator report submitted to the Texas Waste Freedom ProjectField reportField report only
Notes and Verification Status
Confidence level: Field report only · Verification status: Operator report with a city letter (on file, HEIC); franchise needs verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alma, Texas have an exclusive waste franchise?
Exclusive status for Alma is currently listed as "Exclusive." 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.
Are temporary construction dumpsters affected in Alma?
Construction dumpsters included: Yes. An operator reports the City of Alma has a franchise agreement with Republic and directed the operator to use Republic for dumpster service.
What franchise fee does Alma receive?
Source pending.
Is there a lawsuit or legal challenge in Alma?
Legal status: undefined.
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