Midlothian, Texas Waste Franchise & Dumpster Restriction Tracker
Ellis county · Last reviewed 2026-06-25 · Verification status: Needs verification
Overview
According to a field report from American AF Dumpsters, the City of Midlothian appears to treat temporary construction roll-off dumpsters as covered by an exclusive waste arrangement with Republic Services. In one instance, American AF Dumpsters placed a dumpster at a job site at 750 North Highway 67 (a strip mall under construction), and a city inspector reportedly issued a stop-work order until the contractor swapped it for a Republic Services dumpster. The exact ordinance, franchise agreement, and any franchise fee still need verification from city documents.
Quick Facts
- County
- Ellis county
- Population
- 241,000
- Provider / franchise holder
- Republic Services
- Parent company
- Republic Services, Inc.
- Agreement type
- —
- Exclusive status
- Exclusive
- Franchise fee
- —
- Freedom Index rating
- 🔴 Exclusive Market
- Roll-off dumpsters mentioned
- Needs verification
- Temporary waste mentioned
- Needs verification
- Self-haul exception
- Needs verification
- City authorization required
- Needs verification
What the Ordinance Says
What the Contract Says
Does This Affect Temporary Construction Dumpsters?
Construction dumpsters included: Yes.
Known Enforcement Examples
- According to American AF Dumpsters, the company placed a roll-off dumpster at a job site at 750 North Highway 67, Midlothian, TX 76065 — a strip mall under construction. A city inspector issued a stop-work order on the site until the contractor removed the American AF Dumpsters container and replaced it with a Republic Services dumpster. This is a field report from American AF Dumpsters and needs verification against the city’s ordinance and franchise agreement.
Legal Challenges
Status: No known challenge
No known lawsuit or legal challenge at this time, according to available sources.
Sources
Source pending. No sources have been added yet.
Notes and Verification Status
Based on a first-hand field report from American AF Dumpsters about a stop-work order at 750 North Highway 67. Ordinance, franchise agreement, provider entity, and franchise fee need verification from primary sources.
Confidence level: Field report only · Verification status: Needs verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Midlothian, Texas have an exclusive waste franchise?
Exclusive status for Midlothian is currently listed as "Exclusive." According to a field report from American AF Dumpsters, the City of Midlothian appears to treat temporary construction roll-off dumpsters as covered by an exclusive waste arrangement with Republic Services. In one instance, American AF Dumpsters placed a dumpster at a job site at 750 North Highway 67 (a strip mall under construction), and a city inspector reportedly issued a stop-work order until the contractor swapped it for a Republic Services dumpster. The exact ordinance, franchise agreement, and any franchise fee still need verification from city documents.
Are temporary construction dumpsters affected in Midlothian?
Construction dumpsters included: Yes.
What franchise fee does Midlothian receive?
Is there a lawsuit or legal challenge in Midlothian?
No known lawsuit or legal challenge at this time, according to available sources.
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