Battery Recycling in Haltom City, TX
Take batteries to the Fort Worth ECC with a Haltom City water bill, or include them in a free DFW Reclaimers PC pickup.
See all 3 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
- Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
- Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
Texas rules
- Battery retailers must post a sign saying state law requires them to accept used motor-vehicle and other lead-acid batteries for recycling. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- TCEQ says certain battery retailers and mail-in programs accept button-cell batteries for recycling. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
More Texas rules (8)
- State law bars putting a used lead-acid battery in household trash or otherwise discarding it, except by delivering it to an approved recipient. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- Used lead-acid batteries may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- Anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail in Texas must accept, if offered, at least one and up to three lead-acid batteries from each customer for recycling. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (31)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Trash / Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Haltom City
- DFW Reclaimers picks up computers and laptops at no charge when at least one PC or laptop is included. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household, vehicle, laptop and UPS batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous waste goes to the ECC with a driver's license and Haltom City water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Environmental Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
- 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.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Worth Environmental Services
- The ECC accepts automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cooking oil, garden and pool chemicals, light bulbs and paint. 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)
- State law bars putting a used lead-acid battery in household trash or otherwise discarding it, except by delivering it to an approved recipient. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Used lead-acid batteries may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail in Texas must accept, if offered, at least one and up to three lead-acid batteries from each customer for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Battery retailers must post a sign saying state law requires them to accept used motor-vehicle and other lead-acid batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says certain battery retailers and mail-in programs accept button-cell batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.
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