Resource Guide
Recycling Options in Fort Worth & DFW
Where to recycle electronics, hazardous waste, appliances, tires, and more across the DFW area — plus what goes straight in your dumpster.
Most of your cleanout can go straight in a dumpster
Furniture, construction debris, metal, wood, carpet, appliances (except Freon units) — it all goes in our roll-off dumpsters. We sort and divert recyclable material at our facility. This guide covers the exceptions — items that require special handling or have better recycling options.
Where to Recycle Specific Items in DFW
🖥️ Electronics & E-Waste
- City of Fort Worth e-waste drop-off events (scheduled quarterly)
- Best Buy store drop-off — accepts most consumer electronics
- Staples — computers, laptops, monitors, phones
- Free Geek (non-profit): refurbishes and recycles PCs
Dumpster note: Do not put electronics in a standard dumpster. Small quantities can go in roll-off dumpsters, but check with us first for large commercial quantities.
🔋 Batteries
- Auto Zone and O'Reilly Auto Parts — car/truck batteries (free)
- Call2Recycle drop-offs at Home Depot and Lowe's — rechargeable batteries
- Best Buy — lithium-ion and other batteries
Dumpster note: Never put batteries in a dumpster — they are a fire hazard and are prohibited.
🧪 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- Fort Worth HHW Facility: 6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX — free for residents
- Accepts: paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil, propane tanks
- Tarrant County HHW events: check tarrantcounty.com for dates
Dumpster note: Hazardous chemicals, motor oil, paint, and pool chemicals cannot go in any dumpster.
🛞 Tires
- Most tire shops accept old tires with a new purchase (often free)
- Discount Tire, Firestone, Walmart Auto — take tires for a small fee
- Fort Worth transfer station accepts tires (fee applies)
Dumpster note: Tires are not accepted in dumpsters — no exceptions.
❄️ Appliances with Freon (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC)
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts working appliances
- City of Fort Worth bulk pickup — call 817-392-1234 to schedule
- Appliance recyclers will pick up for free or small fee
Dumpster note: Fridges, freezers, and AC units must have Freon professionally removed before going in a dumpster. Contact us and we can refer you to a certified technician.
🪟 Metal & Scrap
- DFW scrap yards: Southwest Metal Recycling, Sims Metal — pay per lb
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts metal building materials
- Most metals are fine in our dumpsters — copper, steel, aluminum all accepted
Dumpster note: Metal is generally welcome in roll-off dumpsters. Scrap dealers can often pay you for large quantities of clean metal.
📦 Cardboard & Paper
- Curbside recycling bins (blue cart) — most Tarrant County cities
- Republic Services and Allied Waste commercial cardboard pickup
- Local recycling drop-off centers throughout Fort Worth
Dumpster note: Cardboard and paper are fine in dumpsters but can often be diverted to recycling at no cost — which can reduce your load weight.
🌿 Yard Waste & Brush
- Fort Worth residential brush pickup — schedule at fortworthtexas.gov
- Tarrant County composting facilities
- Yard waste, brush, and tree debris accepted in our dumpsters
Dumpster note: We accept yard waste and brush in roll-off dumpsters — great for large tree trimming or landscaping projects.
Fort Worth Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The City of Fort Worth operates a free HHW drop-off facility for residents. This is your one-stop for paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, motor oil, and other materials that cannot go in the trash or a dumpster.
📍 6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Open most Saturdays — check fortworthtexas.gov for hours and accepted materials
Note: Facility hours and policies change. Always verify at fortworthtexas.gov before visiting.
Common Questions
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