Household Hazardous Waste

Upcoming Collection Events

The city will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Recycling, Tire Collection and Paper Shredding event on May 6, 2023 at the city's service center, 725 SE John Jones Dr. The event will be from 9 - 11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside Burleson city limits (proof of residency, including a city water of solid waste bill, is required.)

Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and capacity may be reached for certain wastes before the event ends.  There is no fee for paper shredding or electronics, but the volume of paper is limited to three boxes per household. Tires are limited to 4 per household. No commercial vehicle or tractor tires are accepted. 

Environmental Collection Center

Residents wishing to dispose of paint or other chemicals may use the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center for drop off. Residents who do not want to wait until the next HHW collection event in Burleson, can take their household hazardous waste to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC). For more information, visit our ECC resource page.

What’s Accepted at HHW events?

  • Acids
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Automotive fluids (Including brake fluid, transmission fluid and motor oil)
  • Batteries (All types, Including car batteries)
  • Cleaning Chemicals
  • Cooking Oil (limit 10 gallons*)
  • Craft chemicals
  • Electronics
  • Fertilizer
  • Herbicides
  • Household chemicals
  • Light Bulbs (Including CFLs and fluorescent)


  • Oil (10 gallon limit*)
  • Oil filters
  • Paints and stains (20 gallon limit*)
  • Pesticides
  • Pest strips
  • Photo chemicals
  • Pool chemicals
  • Shredded paper (3 box limit*)
  • Solvents
  • Tires (limit 4*)
  • Tube TVs

*Limit per household

What’s Not Accepted at HHW events?

  • Ammunition 
  • Fireworks
  • Pharmaceuticals


  • Medical Waste
  • Yard Waste
  • Items containing refrigerant

If you have questions about a specific waste not listed above, please call 817-426-9848.