Manvel, Texas Waste Franchise & Dumpster Restriction Tracker

Manvel changed its approach: outside roll-off companies may operate, but they must register with the city, pay registration/franchise fees, follow franchise rules, and report twice a year (Chapter 56). Because haulers can register rather than one company holding exclusive rights, Manvel is rated Restricted. An operator confirms the city now charges a fee or percentage to place dumpsters in the city.

County

Brazoria County

Population

Approx. 15,000 (needs verification)

Provider / franchise holder

Open to registered roll-off haulers (city registration + fees); Republic Services is the residential contractor

Parent company

City of Manvel

Agreement type

Registration/fee model — outside roll-off companies must register with the city, pay fees, follow franchise rules, and report twice a year (Chapter 56)

Exclusive status

Approved hauler list

Franchise fee

The city charges registration/franchise fees on outside roll-off haulers (haulers set their own customer prices; the city does not). Registered companies must report twice a year. Exact fee/percentage needs verification.

Freedom Index rating

🟡 Restricted

Roll-off dumpsters mentioned

Yes

Temporary waste mentioned

Yes

Self-haul exception

Needs verification

City authorization required

Yes — outside roll-off haulers must register with the city

Per the City of Manvel Code of Ordinances, Chapter 56 (Solid Waste): an outside company that wants to offer roll-off dumpster services in Manvel must register with the city, pay any associated registration fees, follow the rules of its franchise agreement, and report twice a year on services provided and fees paid. Haulers set their own prices. A city permit is not required to place a dumpster on private property, but may be required for street placement. This is a registration/fee model rather than a single exclusive franchise.

Relevant location: Chapter Chapter 56 — Solid Waste, Section Roll-off hauler registration, fee, and reporting provisions.

Code of Ordinances Municode

Manvel allows registered outside roll-off haulers under a registration/fee and reporting framework (Chapter 56). Exact fees/percentages need verification.

Construction dumpsters included: Yes.

Outside roll-off companies may operate but must register with the city and pay associated fees. On private property no city permit is required for the dumpster itself; street placement may require a permit.

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.

1. Operator A

   This operator reports that Manvel changed its ordinance and now charges a fee or a percentage for outside companies to place dumpsters within the city limits. The operator was warned (not ticketed).

Status: No known challenge

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

• City of Manvel Code of Ordinances, Chapter 56 — Solid Waste (Municode)OrdinanceConfirmed by ordinance
• City of Manvel — Solid Waste and RecyclingOtherConfirmed by ordinance
• Operator report submitted to the Texas Waste Freedom Project (no written notice — operator was warned verbally)Field reportField report only

Manvel uses a registration/fee model for outside roll-off haulers (Chapter 56), matching the operator’s account that the city ‘changed the ordinance and now charges a fee or percentage.’ Rated Restricted rather than Exclusive. Operator kept anonymous.

Confidence level: Confirmed by ordinance · Verification status: Chapter 56 registration/fee/reporting model confirmed; exact fee percentage needs verification. Matches the operator’s account.

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