Greenville, Texas Waste Franchise & Dumpster Restriction Tracker

According to the City of Greenville’s 2023 solid waste contract with Blackjack Disposal, the contractor holds exclusive rights — reportedly including construction and demolition debris from construction and remodeling. A field report submitted to this database alleges that an independent dumpster company was cited, warned it could be sued for $20,000, and had its dumpster towed from private property and impounded for recovery fees. The contract confirms the exclusive arrangement; the specific enforcement allegations still need independent verification.

County

Hunt County

Population

Approx. 30,000 (needs verification)

Provider / franchise holder

Blackjack Disposal (per the city’s 2023 solid waste contract)

Parent company

Needs verification

Agreement type

Exclusive solid waste contract (city–Blackjack Disposal, 2023)

Exclusive status

Exclusive

Franchise fee

Source pending.

Freedom Index rating

🔴 Exclusive Market

Roll-off dumpsters mentioned

Reported (needs verification)

Temporary waste mentioned

Reported (needs verification)

Self-haul exception

Needs verification

City authorization required

Needs verification

A City of Greenville Notice of Violation (submitted to this database) cites the City of Greenville Solid Waste Container Ordinance, Chapter 28, Section 28.11.848, stating that the container is “unauthorized and subject to removal.” The notice gives the owner 48 hours to remove the container, after which the city or its agents will remove and impound it, and warns of fines and penalties under Sections 28.11.846 and 28.11.848 of the Greenville, Texas Code of Ordinances. This confirms the city enforces a solid waste container ordinance against non-city/non-contract containers.

Relevant location: Chapter Chapter 28 — Solid Waste Container Ordinance, Section § 28.11.848 (unauthorized container / removal & impound); § 28.11.846 (penalties).

According to the City of Greenville’s 2023 solid waste services contract with Blackjack Disposal (linked in Sources), the contractor is granted exclusive rights, to the extent allowed by law, for solid waste collection — reportedly including the collection of construction and demolition debris and similar materials (such as carpeting, roofing, and drywall) resulting from construction and remodeling activities. This indicates that temporary construction dumpsters fall under the city’s exclusive arrangement. Verify exact language against the full contract.

Construction dumpsters included: Yes.

The city’s 2023 contract with Blackjack Disposal reportedly grants the contractor exclusive rights including the collection of construction and demolition debris from construction and remodeling — indicating temporary construction roll-offs are covered. Confirm against the full contract text.

• According to a field report and a submitted City of Greenville “Notice of Violation,” the city posted a notice citing Solid Waste Container Ordinance § 28.11.848, declaring an independent company’s container “unauthorized and subject to removal” and giving 48 hours (remove-by 1/4/2024, 9:30 AM) before the city would remove and impound it.
• The field report further alleges the company was contacted by Blackjack — the city’s exclusive franchise holder — and warned it could be sued for $20,000, and that the city impounded the company’s roll-off dumpster from private property using a private tow company (Benson Bros. Wrecker Services, Inc.), with a reported $400 tow fee and an additional $306 recovery fee. The impound is documented in submitted video. The dollar amounts and phone-call allegation need independent verification.

Media submitted to the Texas Waste Freedom Project. Reflects the submitter’s account; presented as documentation.

Status: No known challenge

No known lawsuit or legal challenge at this time, according to available sources.

1. Notice of Violation issued · 2024-01-02
   The City of Greenville posted a Notice of Violation citing Solid Waste Container Ordinance § 28.11.848, giving 48 hours to remove the container (remove-by 1/4/2024, 9:30 AM) before the city would remove and impound it.
2. Dumpster impounded · 2024-01-04
   After the deadline, the container was removed and impounded (documented in submitted video). The operator reports a $400 tow fee plus a $306 recovery fee to get the dumpster back.

• City of Greenville Notice of Violation (submitted; cites § 28.11.848)OtherConfirmed by ordinance
• City of Greenville–Blackjack Disposal solid waste contract (2023)ContractConfirmed by contract
• Field report submitted to the Texas Waste Freedom ProjectField reportField report only
• City of Greenville Code of OrdinancesOrdinanceNeeds Verification

The exclusive franchise holder named in the field report (“Blackjack”) is confirmed as Blackjack Disposal via the city’s 2023 solid waste contract, which reportedly covers construction and demolition debris. The enforcement details (tow, $20,000 threat, recovery fees) remain field-report allegations pending independent verification. Reporter identity withheld for privacy.

Confidence level: Confirmed by contract · Verification status: Needs verification

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