Wichita Falls, TX Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 90-63
- Standard size
- 10 cubic yard roll-off
- Street placement
- Requires director's written approval
- Container ownership
- Remains city property
Summary
Wichita Falls requires commercial roll-off containers to sit on a firm surface, clear of overhead lines, and off public streets without written approval.
Roll-off containers must be placed: (1) On a firm, stable surface of sufficient strength to support both the container and truck that accesses the container; (2) At a location that is free from any obstructions and accessible by truck; (3) On private property; (4) Not in or on a public street, public right-of-way, or easement without prior written approval from the director; and (5) In a location free from overhead obstructions including, but not limited to, trees and utility lines and wires.
Full Breakdown
Commercial and industrial customers can request a ten cubic yard roll-off from the city, but placement is tightly controlled under City Code § 90-63. Containers must sit on a firm, stable surface strong enough to hold both the box and the servicing truck, stay clear of overhead obstructions like trees and utility lines, and remain on private property, not in a public street, right-of-way, or easement unless the sanitation director gives prior written approval. Waste must stay fully contained for covering and hauling, and the containers themselves remain city property.
Violations & Fines
Placing a roll-off in a street or right-of-way without director approval, blocking access with obstructions, or overfilling so material isn't fully contained are code violations under Chapter 90; the city can also declare a container unfit for use on inspection under § 90-65(d).
Frequently Asked Questions
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