Town of Flower Mound, Texas - Environmental Resources

Environmental Resources

Illegal Dumping and the Environmental Compliance Team

What is Illegal Dumping?

Illegal dumping is the unlawful disposal of trash. Illegal dumping raises significant concerns regarding public health and safety, property values, and quality of life. Typical illegal dumping materials include: construction waste and debris, appliances, automobiles, yard waste, and household trash.

What should I do if I see someone in the act of Illegal Dumping?

Take note of details such as location, time, license plate number if possible, vehicle description, dumper’s description, etc. Do not approach the illegal dumper. Then call the Town of Flower Mound’s ILLEGAL DUMPING HOTLINE at 972-874-JUNK.

How do I dispose of large or bulky items?

Trinity Waste Services will collect up to 50 pounds or 2 cubic yards of bundled brush and bulky items free of charge twice a month. Please refer to the Trinity map for pickup dates in your area. To schedule an extra bulk pickup for a minimal fee, please call 972.422.2341.

Landfill Visits

Flower Mound residents may dispose of brush, household appliances, and other large bulk items free of charge on Saturdays at the BFI Landfill, 801 E. College Street. Everyday household garbage in trash bags will not be accepted. Visitors must show two forms of ID as proof of residency. ID forms may include a driver’s license and a utility bill. For more information, call 972.436.4217.

What is the Environmental Compliance Team?

The Town of Flower Mound’s Environmental Compliance Team is a multi-departmental unit that ensures increased and sustained enforcement against illegal dumping and other related environmental crimes within the Town Limits.

The Environmental Compliance Team was funded by North Central Texas Council of Governments, through a grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Funds from the grant provided for the necessary resources and training for field personnel to proactively resolve potential environmental crimes that employees confront during their regular job duties.

Illegal Dumping Resources

Stop Illegal Dumping in its Tracks - Adobe Acrobat file from North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Program
“SEE Less Trash” - Regional Solid Waste Management Plan for North Central Texas - North Central Texas Council of Governments
List of laws and fines associated with Illegal Dumping
Adobe Acrobat file from the Texas Council on Environmental Quality (formerly Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission).
Don’t Mess with Texas
Keep Texas Beautiful
Texas Environmental Law Enforcement Association

This webpage was prepared in cooperation with the North Central Texas Council of Governments,
through grant funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.