Recycling in Fort Worth, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• ECC Participating Cities (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
  • Bedford residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Burleson residents need no voucher; bring a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Grapevine residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Haltom City residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Weatherford residents need an ECC voucher, purchased at City Hall, 303 Palo Pinto St. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cleburne residents need an ECC voucher, used within 14 days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of cities not on the participating list cannot use the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fort Worth residents need no voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Arlington residents need no voucher; bring a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Grand Prairie residents now need a voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Azle residents need no voucher for the ECC; bring a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Benbrook residents need no voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • White Settlement residents need a voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Midlothian residents need a voucher for the ECC. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
  • The ECC is at 6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth 76112. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Thursday and Friday 11 am–7 pm and Saturday 9 am–3 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ECC is open to Fort Worth residents and residents of participating cities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of residence (current water bill or valid driver's license) is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Commercial, business and industrial waste is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Stations (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
  • Residents with an active city solid waste account on their water bill can use all services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Apartment residents may bring only recycling and household hazardous waste, with a driver's license. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Passenger tires: four per household every six months, rims separated. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators and air conditioners are accepted; Freon need not be removed, but food must be. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers and televisions are accepted, limit two every six months. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal such as gutters and metal fencing is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household hazardous waste accepted on the HHW tables includes paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Limit 20 gallons of household chemicals per household every 3 months. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All household and auto batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk waste larger than a garbage cart is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Stations Site Use & Schedule FAQ (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
  • The Spanish FAQ lists bulky waste as including mattresses (colchones) and furniture (muebles). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
  • Bulk waste can be taken to any city Drop-Off Station for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No auto parts, batteries or tires; tires go to Drop-Off Stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No electronic equipment such as computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No refrigerators or other coolant appliances; they are accepted at Drop-Off Stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective March 10, 2026
  • TCEQ directs consumers to texasrecyclescomputers.org to find out how to recycle a computer for free through its manufacturer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  • Manufacturer collection and recycling of consumers' computer equipment must be convenient and free at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered computer equipment is a monitor, a desktop or laptop, and an accompanying keyboard and mouse made by the same manufacturer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each manufacturer only has to take back its own brands, though some choose to accept other brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For an unbranded or unlisted computer, check manufacturers' websites to see which will accept other brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Manufacturers only have to take back computers bought for personal or home-business use; commercial, government and nonprofit users should ask manufacturers, retailers or charities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered home computer equipment is accepted regardless of when it was sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The consumer is responsible for any confidential information left on the computer, so wipe it first. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab) · Texas Legislative Council (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
  • A TV manufacturer's recovery plan must include collection methods that let consumers recycle covered TVs without paying a separate fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered TVs are consumer direct-view or projection TVs with a screen of nine inches or more (CRT, plasma, LCD, LED and similar), plus computer displays that contain a TV tuner. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Texas Recycles TVs Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  • Use TCEQ's "Find a TV recycler" list to look up your TV brand; each link goes to that manufacturer's recycling page with instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Manufacturers that have collected their full market-share allocation for the year are not required to offer more collection, and their links are removed from the TCEQ list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Because programs are based on market share, other manufacturers' programs may accept your TV; contact the manufacturer if no option is listed. Checked October 26, 2026.

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