Rockwall, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Can size
- 18 to 35 gallons
- Placement
- curbline or alley edge
- Bag weight limit
- 35 lbs when full
- Lids
- kept on at all times
- Non-compliance
- hauler may refuse pickup
Summary
Rockwall requires every property to keep a lidded 18-to-35-gallon garbage can at the curbline or alley edge, sanitary and ready for the city's contracted hauler to collect.
(1) Provide and maintain standard garbage cans of not less than 18 gallons or more than 35 gallons capacity constructed of plastic, metal or fiberglass having handles of adequate strength for lifting... (2) Maintain the containers in a sanitary condition and keep the lids on the cans at all times to prevent flies or other insects from coming in contact with the contents. (3) Locate the containers at the curbline or edge of alleyway of the premises where most convenient to the collectors.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City code makes container upkeep the property owner's job, not the hauler's. Every premises where garbage or trash accumulates must provide a standard can of 18 to 35 gallons made of plastic, metal, or fiberglass with sturdy lifting handles, or heavy-duty bags that don't exceed 35 pounds when full, unless the solid waste franchise approves a different container. Containers must sit at the curbline or edge of the alley, wherever is most convenient for the collection crew, with lids kept on at all times to keep flies and insects out. Owners must also gather trash into the containers and keep the surrounding area clean.
Violations & Fines
Improperly sized, unsanitary, or misplaced containers violate Sec. 34-2, and the city's contracted hauler can refuse pickup under Sec. 34-4 until trash is prepared and placed correctly.
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Sources & Official References
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