Fort Worth Trash Drop Off: City Drop-Off Station Locations, Hours and Rules

Fort Worth Drop-Off Station locations and hours

• Brennan Drop-Off Station, 2400 Brennan Ave.
• Southeast Drop-Off Station, 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy.
• Old Hemphill Road Drop-Off Station, 6260 Old Hemphill Rd.
• Hillshire Drop-Off Station (North Service Center), 301 Hillshire Dr.

Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. The stations are closed Sunday and Monday. They also close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. (City of Fort Worth Drop-Off Stations page)

Who can use them and what to bring

Residents with an active City of Fort Worth solid waste (sanitation) account can use every service. Bring a copy or photo of your current water utility bill, from within six months, showing the sanitation charges, plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents can bring only recycling and household hazardous waste, using a driver's license as proof of address. You can't send someone else with your bill. Non-residents and businesses can't use the stations. (City of Fort Worth Drop-Off Stations page)

The city's page doesn't list a per-visit fee for eligible residents. Material that the stations turn away can go to the city's Southeast Landfill at 6288 Salt Road, where the city says fees apply.

What's accepted, with limits

• Bagged household garbage and single-stream recyclables
• Bulk waste (anything bigger than a garbage cart)
• Brush and yard waste, contained or in Kraft bags
• Scrap metal, such as gutters, metal fencing, grills, mailboxes and car parts (no engine parts)
• Passenger tires: four per household every six months, rims separated
• Small home repair and remodel waste: one visit a month, up to 5 cubic yards
• Appliances, including refrigerators and air conditioners (food removed)
• Electronics, with computers and TVs limited to two every six months
• Household hazardous waste: up to 20 gallons every three months, plus batteries and light bulbs
• Free secure paper shredding: up to three boxes per visit

Source: City of Fort Worth Drop-Off Stations page. Curbside bulk pickup has its own rules on the Fort Worth bulk waste page.

What Fort Worth drop-off stations won't take

• Unsecured or uncovered loads, and loose trash, leaves or small debris
• Concrete, rock, dirt, ceramic tile and roofing
• Asbestos-containing material such as flooring, ceiling tiles and popcorn ceiling
• Propane, oxygen, CO2, butane and helium tanks; explosives and ammunition
• Radioactive items and titled vehicles
• Landlord-generated waste from rental properties, which the city sends to the Southeast Landfill

Vehicle and trailer rules

You can bring a single-axle trailer up to 8 feet long and 6 feet wide, with a load no more than 3 feet high (about 5 cubic yards). Dual-axle trailers, box trucks and commercial vehicles aren't allowed. If a load exceeds the limits, the city says the entire load will be redirected. Children under 12 and pets have to stay in the vehicle. (City of Fort Worth Drop-Off Stations page)

Fort Worth Trash Drop Off FAQ

Where can I drop off trash in Fort Worth?

At the city's four Drop-Off Stations: 2400 Brennan Ave., 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy., 6260 Old Hemphill Rd. and 301 Hillshire Dr.

What are the Fort Worth drop-off station hours?

Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. They're closed Sunday, Monday and city holidays.

What do I need to bring?

A current Fort Worth water bill (within six months) showing sanitation charges and a matching driver's license. Apartment residents can drop off recycling and household hazardous waste with a driver's license.

Can I bring a trailer?

Yes, a single-axle trailer up to 8 feet long and 6 feet wide, loaded no higher than 3 feet. Dual-axle trailers and box trucks are not allowed.

Where do I take concrete or roofing in Fort Worth?

Not to a Drop-Off Station. The city points residents to landfills, including its Southeast Landfill at 6288 Salt Road, where fees apply.

The bottom line

Fort Worth's Drop-Off Stations are a strong option for residents with city trash service. Bring your water bill and license, bag and cover the load, stay within the trailer limits, and call 311 at 817-392-1234 if you're unsure. For everything else, see our trash drop-off guide or estimate a landfill trip with the calculator.

Gear for your dump run

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• AmazonCommercial heavy-duty 16-mil poly tarp: Covers the load so nothing blows out on the highway, and helps you avoid the uncovered-load fee many sites charge.
• Rhino USA 1-inch ratchet tie-down straps (4-pack): Holds the tarp and bulky items like furniture in place in a pickup bed or trailer.
• Amazon Basics 42-gallon 3-mil contractor bags (50 count): Thick bags for bagged-trash rules at drop-off sites, and less mess to clean out of the truck bed.
• Wells Lamont 3300 leather-palm work gloves: Most drop-off sites are self-unload, so protect your hands from splinters, nails and sharp edges.