Resources
Commercial solid waste operators collecting, transporting, or disposing of commercial solid waste or temporary construction and demolition waste must obtain a license from the City.
Recyclable materials operators collecting, transporting, or disposing of recyclable material from commercial property must obtain a license from the City.
Licensed Operators — Comprehensive list of all licensed commercial solid waste and recyclable materials operators.
Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Operator Licenses can be applied for through our Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal.
We will only accept applications through our CSS online portal, and will NOT accept any paper applications.
Ordinances
Chapter 4 Article V. Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Operators
Chapter 3 Article IX. Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Vegetation
Republic Services
City Council granted an exclusive franchise and contract to BFI Waste Services of Texas, L.P. (Republic Services) for the collection and disposal of solid waste from commercial properties. This exclusive franchise also includes the collection and disposal of residential and commercial construction and demolition debris for projects that exceed 30 days. All commercial customers are required to utilize solid waste service from Republic Services.