Trash & Recycling in Galveston County, TX (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Galveston County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Galveston County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping is a state crime enforceable countywide: disposing of litter or solid waste at an unapproved site is an offense under Texas law, escalating from a Class C misdemeanor to a state jail felony based on weight and volume.
Illegal Dumping Penalties in Galveston County
Light RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code § 365.012(a)
A person commits an offense if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place not authorized for that purpose by the commission.
Trash & Recycling by City in Galveston County
1 cities in Galveston County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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