How do I recycle this?

Electronics

  • The City of Burleson hosts one Recycling Event and one Household Hazardous Waste Event each year. Find out when the next event is. 
  • Goodwill Thrift Store, 1725 SW Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, will accept all electronics except for televisions and CRT monitors.
  • Best Buy is another good resource for electronics recycling, a recycling fee for TVs and computers may be charged. 

Old Computers

  • The City of Burleson hosts one Recycling Event and one Household Hazardous Waste Event each year. For dates and times. 
  • Goodwill and Staples stores will accept most old computers. 
  • Visit TexasRecyclesComputers.org for links to manufacture specific computer recycling programs and other information. 

TV's

  • The City of Burleson hosts one Recycling Event and one Household Hazardous Waste Event each year. For dates and times. 
  • Goodwill Outlet, 4005 Campus Drive, Fort Worth, accepts all TV types. 
  • Visit TexasRecyclesTVs.org for links to manufacture specific computer recycling programs and other information. 

Batteries

  • Rechargeable and disposable batteries are accepted at Burleson's biannual Hazardous Household Waste Collection event. For dates and times. 
  • Environmental Collection Center 6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX 76112, proof of Burleson Solid Waste bill is required.
  • Many national retailers accept rechargeable batteries for recycling, including Batteries Plus Bulbs, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's Staples, Target and Verizon Wireless. 

Brush, Leaves and Lawn Clippings

Paper, Aluminum, Tin and Glass

Paper Shredding

  • Free paper shredding is offered to residents at Burleson's Biannual Hazardous Household Waste collection events. For dates and times. 

Used Motor Oil

  • Burleson's biannual Hazardous Household Waste Collection event. For dates and times. 
  • Environmental Collection Center 6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX 76112, proof of Burleson Solid Waste bill is required.
  • Some auto service centers accept used motor oil from the public, including O-Reilly Auto Parts, Auto Zone, Tractor Supply, Walmart. For more information. 

Antifreeze

  • Burleson's biannual Hazardous Household Waste Collection event. For dates and times. 
  • Environmental Collection Center 6400 Bridge St, Fort Worth, TX 76112, proof of Burleson Solid Waste bill is required.

Tires

  • Four tires per household are accepted at Burleson's Hazardous Household Waste Collection event. For dates and times. 
  • The Cleburne Transfer Station, 2625 Pipeline Rd, Cleburne, TX 76033 accepts tires for the following fees: Passenger tire, $3 each; Semi-truck tire, $15 each; and Tractor tire, $40 each. 

Scrap Metal

  • Recycle scrap metal by contacting local scrap dealers. Run a search for “Recycling Centers” or “Scrap Metals.”

Questions

Contact:
Kristen Tanz
City of Burleson Environmental Health Specialist
(817) 426-9848
Email