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Dallas County, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 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.

City-specific rules exist: Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, Carrollton, Garland, Dallas, and Richardson have their own bulk item disposal rules that differ from Dallas County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

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.

Source: TX HSC Section 365.012View official code

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?
Arrange pickup through your private waste hauler or transport items to a licensed transfer station. The county does not provide bulk collection services.
What happens if I dump items on the roadside?
Illegal dumping is a criminal offense in Texas with fines ranging from $500 to over $50,000 depending on the amount and type of material.

Sources & Official References

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