Carthage, Texas Waste Franchise & Dumpster Restriction Tracker
Panola County · Last reviewed 2026-06-29 · Verification status: Operator cites § 30-19; exact ordinance text and contractor need verification.
Overview
An operator reports that Carthage is an exclusive market under City ordinance § 30-19, closing the market to independent dumpster companies. The exact ordinance language and contractor still need verification.
Quick Facts
- County
- Panola County
- Population
- Approx. 6,500 (needs verification)
- Provider / franchise holder
- City’s exclusive solid waste contractor (verify entity)
- Parent company
- Needs verification
- Agreement type
- Reported exclusive solid waste ordinance (§ 30-19)
- 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 that the City of Carthage is an exclusive market under City ordinance Section 30-19. The exact ordinance language and the contractor should be verified against the city code.
Relevant location: Chapter Chapter 30 — Solid Waste, Section § 30-19 (per operator; verify).
What the Contract Says
Source pending. Verify Carthage § 30-19 and the exclusive contractor.
Does This Affect Temporary Construction Dumpsters?
Construction dumpsters included: Yes.
An operator reports Carthage is an exclusive market under City ordinance § 30-19. Needs verification of the exact language.
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
Carthage is an exclusive market — City ordinance Section 30-19.
Legal Challenges
Status:
Sources
- City of Carthage Code of Ordinances, § 30-19 (per operator; verify)OrdinanceNeeds Verification
- Operator report submitted to the Texas Waste Freedom ProjectField reportField report only
Notes and Verification Status
Confidence level: Field report only · Verification status: Operator cites § 30-19; exact ordinance text and contractor need verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Carthage, Texas have an exclusive waste franchise?
Exclusive status for Carthage is currently listed as "Exclusive." An operator reports that Carthage is an exclusive market under City ordinance § 30-19, closing the market to independent dumpster companies. The exact ordinance language and contractor still need verification.
Are temporary construction dumpsters affected in Carthage?
Construction dumpsters included: Yes. An operator reports Carthage is an exclusive market under City ordinance § 30-19. Needs verification of the exact language.
What franchise fee does Carthage receive?
Source pending.
Is there a lawsuit or legal challenge in Carthage?
Legal status: undefined.
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