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Odessa, TX Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
City Code § 13-4-12(4)
Private roll-offs allowed
Yes, city-serviced
Base service fee
$235.45 per pickup
Overweight surcharge
$169.51 extra
Placement authority
Solid waste superintendent

Summary

Odessa lets businesses use privately owned compactors and roll-off containers, but the city sets the service fees, weight limits, and container placement rules.

(4) Compactor and roll-off service. The city shall lease city-owned compactors and roll-offs at the following terms and conditions with a minimum fee of two hundred thirty-five dollars and forty-three cents ($235.43) per month. Privately owned compactors and roll-offs will be serviced at the same terms and conditions excluding rental fees. ... Compactor or roll-off units that are over the legal weight limits may be charged an additional one hundred sixty-nine dollars and fifty-one cents ($169.51). This is to encourage compliance with state highway weight laws.

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Full Breakdown

Odessa's solid waste superintendent services both city-owned and privately owned compactors and roll-off containers under the same fee schedule, minus rental charges for private units. Overweight units draw an extra service fee to enforce state highway weight limits, and relocating a unit on or off the premises carries its own charge. The superintendent also sets rules on the number of containers per customer and where they're placed.

Violations & Fines

Overweight compactor/roll-off pickup: additional $169.51 fee. Relocation service: $65.91 on-premises, $113.03 off-premises. Attempted service on an unloadable unit: $141.28.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a business use its own roll-off dumpster in Odessa?
Yes. Section 13-4-12(4) lets privately owned compactors and roll-offs be serviced by the city at the same rates as city-owned units, minus rental fees.
What happens if a roll-off is overweight?
The city may add a $169.51 surcharge on top of the $235.45 service fee to encourage compliance with state highway weight laws.
Who decides where a business's dumpster sits on the property?
Section 13-4-12(2)(I) gives the solid waste superintendent authority to set rules on the number and placement of containers.

Sources & Official References

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