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How to get rid of appliances in Fort Worth, TX
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Quick answer
Take fridges, freezers and AC units to a Fort Worth Drop-Off Station with all food removed, plus your water bill and driver's license. Don't put coolant- or gas-containing appliances out for bulk.
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- Curbside
- Only some. The City's bulk rules leave out appliances that contain coolant, gas or other chemicals, like refrigerators, freezers, AC units and lawnmowers. Take those to a Drop-Off Station.
- How to prepare
- For fridges and freezers taken to a Drop-Off Station, take out all food first. You don't have to remove the Freon. For other bulk, put everything in one pile 2 ft from obstructions, with no plastic bags.
- Cost / limits
- Monthly bulk includes up to 10 cubic yards. Off-cycle or rule-breaking piles cost $123.52 for the first 5 cubic yards and $107.40 for each 5 after that. Electronics and glass aren't collected as bulk.
- Appointment
- No for bulk week (set out by 7 AM Monday, no earlier than 6 PM the Friday before). Drop-Off Stations don't need an appointment.
- Drop-off
- Fort Worth's four Drop-Off Stations take bulk items and appliances: Brennan (2400 Brennan Ave), Southeast (5150 Martin Luther King Fwy), Old Hemphill (6260 Old Hemphill Rd) and Hillshire (301 Hillshire Dr). Hours are Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–noon. Bring a water bill with sanitation charges from the last 6 months and a driver's license with the same address. You unload it yourself. Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft are OK, but box trucks aren't.
- Tip
- Questions: 817-392-1234 or [email protected].
Official source: www.fortworthtexas.gov · www.fortworthtexas.gov
Helpful supplies
- Appliance hand truck — Designed for moving washers, dryers and other heavy appliances.
- Furniture sliders — Lets you slide a heavy appliance across the floor without lifting it.
General tips from official sources
- ENERGY STAR has recycling information for clothes washers and other appliances. (www.energystar.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of an old appliance in Fort Worth?
Take fridges, freezers and AC units to a Fort Worth Drop-Off Station with all food removed, plus your water bill and driver's license. Don't put coolant- or gas-containing appliances out for bulk.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in Fort Worth?
Only some. The City's bulk rules leave out appliances that contain coolant, gas or other chemicals, like refrigerators, freezers, AC units and lawnmowers. Take those to a Drop-Off Station.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Monthly bulk includes up to 10 cubic yards. Off-cycle or rule-breaking piles cost $123.52 for the first 5 cubic yards and $107.40 for each 5 after that. Electronics and glass aren't collected as bulk.
Do I need an appointment in Fort Worth?
No for bulk week (set out by 7 AM Monday, no earlier than 6 PM the Friday before). Drop-Off Stations don't need an appointment.
Where can I drop off appliances in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth's four Drop-Off Stations take bulk items and appliances: Brennan (2400 Brennan Ave), Southeast (5150 Martin Luther King Fwy), Old Hemphill (6260 Old Hemphill Rd) and Hillshire (301 Hillshire Dr). Hours are Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–noon. Bring a water bill with sanitation charges from the last 6 months and a driver's license with the same address. You unload it yourself. Single-axle trailers up to 8 ft are OK, but box trucks aren't.
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in Fort Worth?
Questions: 817-392-1234 or [email protected].