Williamson County, TX Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Screening
- HOA, not county
- Nuisance Trigger
- 10 days visible
- Statute
- Tex. H&S §343.011(c)(2)
- Fine
- $50–$200 after notice
Summary
Williamson County does not regulate where you store trash cans outside city limits; screening is HOA territory. But under Tex. Health & Safety Code §343.011(c)(2), cans and rubbish left visible in a neighborhood 10 days or more are a public nuisance.
A public nuisance is: ... (2) keeping, storing, or accumulating rubbish, including newspapers, abandoned vehicles, refrigerators, stoves, furniture, tires, and cans, on premises in a neighborhood or within 300 feet of a public street for 10 days or more, unless the rubbish or object is completely enclosed in a building or is not visible from a public street
Full Breakdown
No county rule dictates screening or storage location for trash and recycling carts; those aesthetic requirements come from HOA covenants. The county's enforceable limit is Tex. Health & Safety Code §343.011(c)(2), which makes it a public nuisance in the unincorporated area to keep, store, or accumulate rubbish, including cans, on premises in a neighborhood or within 300 feet of a public street for 10 days or more, unless it is enclosed in a building or not visible from a public street.
Violations & Fines
Cans or rubbish left visible in a neighborhood for 10 days or more can draw a nuisance notice; a $50–$200 fine follows if unabated after 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Williamson County make me screen my trash cans?
How long can bins sit out before it is a violation?
Sources & Official References
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