Texas
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Fort Worth (Tarrant County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for City of Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC).
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Fort Worth residents and residents of participating cities, with a current water bill or valid driver's license. Some cities require a voucher first; check with your city. Residential waste only; no commercial, business or industrial waste.
Hours
- Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Closed Sunday-Wednesday
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drop-off for Fort Worth and participating-city residents | No fee listed on the ECC page |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste, per visit limits: automotive fluids 10 gallons, cleaning chemicals 10 gallons, cooking oil 10 gallons, lawn, garden and pool chemicals 20 gallons, light bulbs 20, paint and painting supplies 30 gallons. Keep products in original labeled containers (no trash bags), double-contain leaking containers, and stay in your vehicle while staff unload.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures are not listed on the ECC page; call 817-392-1234 before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- A free Help-Yourself Shelf offers like-new chemicals, cleaners and paint.
- As of November 9, 2026 the Styrofoam densifier is out of service: Styrofoam is taken for disposal only until repairs are done.
- The City of Arlington's June 2026 news release also points Arlington residents to this center and gives the same hours.
- Mobile collection events are held in Fort Worth and participating cities during the year.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.