Your bin is full, the bags are stacking up by the back door, and your neighbor's can sits half-empty at the curb. The temptation is real. One quick toss and the problem disappears, right? Not so fast.

Here's what Texas law says about illegal dumping, fines and theft of service.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / Westend61 Separating your trash can take some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, the process quickly ...