Drop-Off Stations

Drop-Off Stations are open to Fort Worth homeowners and some renters for disposal of trash, brush, recyclables, and household chemicals. To use a Drop-Off Station, show a recent Fort Worth water bill or current driver’s license with a Fort Worth address to prove you have an active sanitation account. Renters with a Fort Worth address may use Drop-Off Stations if they have a current Fort Worth water bill. Apartment renters may use the stations for recyclables only.

Residents must unload their own materials and place them in the appropriate waste container, with the exception of household chemicals that has a designated collection table.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping and littering is a crime. To report illegal dumping sites, call 817-392-1234. If you observe illegal dumping occurring, call the Non-Emergency Police Dispatch at 817-392-4222 to assist with catching the criminals in action.

Note: Items listed below and quantities are for the Drop-Off Stations only. Environmental Collection Center items and limits may vary.

Allowed Not Allowed Locations FAQs

Allowed

Step 1.What type vehicle is allowed?

Only single-axle trailers (personal and/or rented) are permitted for transporting materials to drop-off stations. Box trucks are not allowed.

Step 2.What's Accepted?

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Bagged garbage
Single stream recyclables, including all clean and dry paper items:
- newspaper, magazines, catalogs
- junk mail cardboard boxes
- chip-board
- office paper
- aseptic milk
- juice and soup cartons
- rinsed and empty plastic containers (rigid plastic milk jugs, detergent containers, etc.)
- glass, steel and aluminum containers and cans
Scrap metal materials, including:
- gutters
- metal fencing and posts (If posts contain concrete or other non-metal material, it must be separated from scrap metal collection and placed in regular trash disposal.)
- rebar
- mailboxes
- baking or cooking sheets
- pots, pans and skillets
- car parts (No engine parts accepted.)
Bulky trash (larger than a residential trash cart)
- including broken furniture
- vacuums, mops or brooms
- framed mirrors or paintings
- glass windows or doors
- patio umbrellas
- small bookshelves
- lamps, chairs, tables
- mattresses and box springs
Clean brush
Yard trimmings (Must be securely contained or bagged.)
Passenger vehicle tires Limit four per household every six months
Minor do-it-yourself (DIY) residential remodeling debris Limit 10 cubic yards every 30 days
Appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners that do/do not contain Freon or other coolants
Small lawn and garden equipment (Drain all liquids, gasoline and oil.)
Electronics, computers, televisions Limit two every six months
Household chemicals and products:
- automotive fluids (gasoline, motor oil, transmission fluids, brake fluid and antifreeze in labeled containers)
- all batteries (household and auto)
- home and bathroom chemicals
- cooking oil, lawn/garden chemicals (herbicide, pesticides and fertilizers)
- pool chemicals
- light bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, CFLs)
- paint Limit 20 gallons per household every 90 days
Fire Extinguishers
Free secure paper shredding (Available to residents every day.) Download PDF for further details(PDF, 595KB).
- Secure shred carts have been installed at all drop-off stations.
- Residents can bring up to three boxes (letter/legal size dimensions: 15"L x 12"W x 10"H) per visit and up to six boxes every 30 days of personal, sensitive documents to be securely shredded.
Styrofoam is now accepted at all drop-off stations. Items that can be recycled include:
- cups
- coolers
- foam ice chests
- to-go food containers
- egg cartons
- rigid packaging (Styrofoam used for shipping and packing items such as electronics)
- Ensure food containers are empty, clean and dry.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- Residents are to place all household chemicals on the designated HHW collection tables.

If you need to dispose of an item not specifically listed above, call 817-392-1234 for more information.

Step 3.Optional disposal of materials

Food Scrap Composting Program

Fort Worth residents now have the opportunity to turn even more waste into resources by collecting their food scraps, which can be processed into compost — a rich soil nutrient. When composted, food scraps are diverted from your garbage cart, helping to preserve the life of the city’s landfill.

Check out how you can participate in the Residential Food Scrap Composting Pilot Program.

Not Allowed

Step 1.What type vehicle is NOT allowed?

Dual-axle trailers are not allowed, only single-axle trailers permitted.
Box trucks are not allowed, only single-axle trailers permitted.
Commercial labeled vehicles.
Landscapers and contractors must dispose of waste at a permitted mulching or compost site.

Step 2.What's NOT Accepted?

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Step 3.Restrictions

Tenants of apartment complexes may use the drop-off stations for single-stream recyclables only.
To have access to the facility, all loads must be tarped, secured or covered with no loose debris. Loads not tarped, secured or covered will be turned away.
All small loose items such as trash, leaves, grass trimmings, small sheet rock pieces, etc. must be securely contained or bagged.
All items and materials for disposal must come from the account holder residence only.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed outside the vehicle.
Pets are not allowed outside of the vehicle.
No smoking is allowed within the drop-off stations.

Step 4.Household Hazardous Waste

Cities who are participating members of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), as well as Fort Worth multi-family/apartment tenants, must continue to use the Environmental Collection Center located at 6400 Bridge St.

Locations

Drop-Off Stations

Brennan Drop-off Station
2400 Brennan Ave.

Southeast Drop-off Station
5150 Martin Luther King Freeway

Old Hemphill Road Drop-off Station
6260 Old Hemphill Road

Hillshire Drop-off Station (North Service Center)
301 Hillshire Dr.

Hours:

Monday-Friday:
8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday:
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Sundays

Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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FAQs

I am not a Fort Worth resident, can I use the Drop-Off Stations?

How many times can I go to the DOS?

Can my friend use my water bill?

Do you accept materials and recyclables from commercial businesses?

I live in a mobile home park, can I use the DOS?

Can I dispose of bad grease?

Can I bring shingles?

Where can I take dirt and sod?

Can I take tires?

Can I take a freezer to the DOS?

Can I dispose a boat?

I am removing my rock fire place and brick chimney, can I take these to the DOS?

How much mulch can I take?

Can I take siding of the house to the DOS?

City of Fort Worth curbside garbage and recycling services are provided by Waste Management.

Customer Service

For questions or to report an issue by phone:
817-392-1234

The call center is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

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