Dallas County, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- County Service
- None
- Private Haulers
- May offer bulk service
- Illegal Dumping
- TX HSC Section 365.012
- Reporting
- 1-888-335-DUMP
Summary
No county bulk pickup service. Private haulers may offer bulk pickup for additional fee. Illegal dumping of bulk items prohibited under TX HSC Section 365.012 with penalties scaling by weight.
Sec. 365.012. ILLEGAL DUMPING; DISCARDING LIGHTED MATERIALS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (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 on or within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state ... (b) A person commits an offense if the person receives litter or other solid waste for disposal at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, regardless of whether the litter or other solid waste or the land on which the litter or other solid waste is disposed is owned or controlled by the person.
Full Breakdown
Dallas County does not provide bulk disposal or pickup service to unincorporated areas. Private waste haulers may offer bulk item pickup for an additional fee. Dallas County does not operate a landfill or transfer station for residential use. Illegal dumping of bulk items is prohibited under TX HSC Section 365.012, with penalties ranging from Class C misdemeanor (under 5 pounds) to state jail felony (1,000+ pounds or near public water). The North Central Texas Stop Illegal Dumping program coordinates regional enforcement.
Violations & Fines
TX HSC Section 365.012: illegal dumping penalties scale with weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of bulk items in unincorporated Dallas County?
What happens if I dump items on the roadside?
Sources & Official References
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