Curbside GuideHow to get rid of batteries in Fort Worth, TX
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Fort Worth residents can drop off all household and car batteries at any City Drop-Off Station's household hazardous waste tables, or at the Environmental Collection Center (6400 Bridge St.).
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- Household (AA, AAA, 9V)
- Drop-Off Stations accept "all batteries (household and auto)" as universal waste, and the Environmental Collection Center lists batteries as accepted.
- Lithium-ion & rechargeable
- Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries are covered by "all batteries" at the Drop-Off Stations. Don't put them in your garbage or recycling cart.
- Car (lead-acid)
- Auto batteries are accepted at all four Drop-Off Stations and at the Environmental Collection Center.
- Fire safety / packing
- Tape terminals or bag batteries separately. At the ECC, keep items in the trunk or truck bed and stay in your vehicle while staff unload. At Drop-Off Stations, put them on the designated HHW tables.
- Drop-off
- Drop-Off Stations (Tue to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to noon): Brennan, 2400 Brennan Ave.; Southeast, 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy.; Old Hemphill Road, 6260 Old Hemphill Rd.; Hillshire, 301 Hillshire Dr. All are closed Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. Environmental Collection Center, 6400 Bridge St. (Thu and Fri 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Bring a current water bill and a matching driver's license.
- Tip
- Fort Worth apartment residents can bring household hazardous waste, including batteries, to a Drop-Off Station with a driver's license. Questions: 311 at 817-392-1234.
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Helpful supplies
- Electrical terminal tape — Covering battery terminals helps keep loose batteries from sparking while you store or carry them to a drop-off.
- Battery storage case — Keeps used batteries sorted and separated until your next drop-off trip.
- Fireproof lithium battery bag — Holds lithium-ion and power-tool batteries safely while you wait for a drop-off day.
- Car battery carrier strap — Makes a heavy lead-acid battery easier to carry and keeps it upright.
- Acid-resistant gloves — Protects your hands when handling a car battery.
General tips from official sources
- To prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, tape battery terminals and/or place batteries in separate plastic bags, and never put them in household garbage or recycling bins. (www.epa.gov)
- Batteries can have enough energy to injure or start fires even when used and when they appear to be discharged. (www.epa.gov)
- Lead-acid (car) batteries may contain up to 18 pounds of lead and about a gallon of corrosive sulfuric acid. Return them to a battery retailer or a household hazardous waste collection program. (www.epa.gov)
- Removable rechargeable batteries can go to specialized battery recyclers, participating retailers that offer battery take-back, or local household hazardous waste programs. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of batteries in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth residents can drop off all household and car batteries at any City Drop-Off Station's household hazardous waste tables, or at the Environmental Collection Center (6400 Bridge St.).
Can I throw AA, AAA or 9-volt batteries in the trash in Fort Worth?
Drop-Off Stations accept "all batteries (household and auto)" as universal waste, and the Environmental Collection Center lists batteries as accepted.
What do I do with lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries in Fort Worth?
Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries are covered by "all batteries" at the Drop-Off Stations. Don't put them in your garbage or recycling cart.
How do I get rid of a car battery in Fort Worth?
Auto batteries are accepted at all four Drop-Off Stations and at the Environmental Collection Center.
How should I pack batteries for disposal?
Tape terminals or bag batteries separately. At the ECC, keep items in the trunk or truck bed and stay in your vehicle while staff unload. At Drop-Off Stations, put them on the designated HHW tables.
Where can I drop off batteries in Fort Worth?
Drop-Off Stations (Tue to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to noon): Brennan, 2400 Brennan Ave.; Southeast, 5150 Martin Luther King Fwy.; Old Hemphill Road, 6260 Old Hemphill Rd.; Hillshire, 301 Hillshire Dr. All are closed Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. Environmental Collection Center, 6400 Bridge St. (Thu and Fri 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Bring a current water bill and a matching driver's license.