What Is a Texas Waste Transportation Bond?
A Texas solid waste hauler or waste transportation bond ensures that providers transport, haul and dispose of waste materials legally and safely. The state-required solid waste vehicle transportation blanket bond is a form of financial security to cover potential damages due to accidents or spills. Some Texas cities also require local waste transportation and disposal bonds.
These surety bonds hold transportation providers and contracted waste disposers financially liable for upholding applicable laws and regulations.
How Much Do Texas Waste Transporter/Hauler Bonds Cost?
The Texas DMV requires $1,000 in surety bond coverage for each waste hauling vehicle. Your bond cost will be calculated as a small percentage of the coverage amount — typically 1–10%. For example, a $10,000 Texas waste hauler bond could cost just $100 for qualified applicants.
City-specific Texas solid waste disposal and transportation bond amounts and prices vary per municipality:
- $10,000 City of Plano solid waste disposal contractor bonds cost $100 per year
- $150,000 City of Houston waste transportation permit bonds cost a small percentage of the coverage amount based on credit score
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Who Needs a Texas Waste Transportation Bond?
Anyone operating a vehicle that transports solid waste materials on municipal streets or public highways in Texas must be bonded. The city of Houston also requires a waste transportation bond for local permitting.
Additionally, contractors involved with collecting and transporting construction debris in Plano, Texas must file a solid waste disposal contractor bond.
How Do Texas Waste Transportation Surety Bonds Work?
A Texas waste hauler or waste transportation blanket bond joins three parties in a legally-binding contract:
- Principal: The waste hauler/transporter
- Obligee: The Texas DMV or municipal agency requiring the bond
- Surety: The surety bond provider
The obligee requires the bond from the principal (waste hauler) and the surety backs the principal’s obligation. If the bonded principal causes damages or breaks the contract terms, the bond acts as a line of credit to pay the obligee or other harmed parties. However, the principal must reimburse the surety for any claims.
How Do I Get a Waste Transportation Bond in Texas?
SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get a Texas waste transportation bond. Just follow these simple steps:
- Select the bond type and amount you need
- Complete the quick application form
- Receive a free quote within one business day
- Purchase your bond and e-sign the indemnification agreement
- Receive your original bond documents in the mail
If you purchase the waste transportation blanket bond, you’ll need a separate Form 1575 for every truck covered by the policy. Once you receive your bond, sign and file it with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Attn: Motor Carrier Division at the address listed on the bond form. The DMV will certify and approve each form.
Do I Need to Renew My Bond?
Texas solid waste surety bonds require annual renewal to maintain licensure. Be sure to renew your bond before it expires to avoid a lapse in coverage.
A SuretyBonds.com account representative will contact you during the renewal period. All you need to do is pay your renewal invoice to maintain an active bond policy.
How to Update a Texas Solid Waste Transportation Bond
If you need to update your blanket bond coverage amount, use the Texas DMV bond amendment form. You’ll need to get the issuing surety company’s signature before submitting to the DMV.
