Trash & Recycling in Jefferson County, TX (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Dumpster Rules

Jefferson County requires every Recreational Vehicle Park and Manufactured Home Rental Community built outside city limits to show dumpster locations on its Preliminary Site Plan and Construction Plans and bars placing any dumpster or community trash container in a road right-of-way, floodway, or drainage easement. Weekly hauler service is mandatory, adopted by Commissioners Court resolution May 23, 2023.

Jefferson County RV Park & MHRC Dumpster Rules

Some Restrictions

Jefferson County Subdivision and Development Regulations, Appendix 7 § 11.2

The Development shall be served by a public or commercial waste collection and disposal service that collects all trash and rubbish at least once weekly. It shall be a condition of occupancy that all tenants agree to be served by such service. ... Locations of dumpsters or other community trash containers on the site shall be shown on the Preliminary Site plan and the Construction plans. No dum...

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Trash & Recycling by City in Jefferson County

1 cities in Jefferson County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

BeaumontPop. 115,282

2 verified rules • Bulk Item Disposal, Pickup Rules & Schedules

All Jefferson County ordinances

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