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Recycling centers in Fort Worth, Texas
16 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.
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CMC Recycling - Fort Worth
4500 Old Decatur Rd Fort Worth TX 76106 USA
CMC Recycling's Fort Worth scrap yard sits at 4500 Old Decatur Rd. and has operated in the city since 1940, moving to its current location in 2012. The yard buys ferrous metals like steel, cast iron, and shred/tin along with nonferrous grades including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and lead, with per-pound prices posted on site. It's open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and serves the greater Fort Worth area including the Mid-Cities, Gainesville, Mineral Wells, and Cleburne. Texas law requires valid ID and a cash card for cash payment on nonferrous items; customers without a cash card are paid by mailed check.
Services: Buying ferrous scrap metal · Buying nonferrous scrap metal · Individual and commercial scrap recycling · Industrial recycling · Cash and check payment for scrap
Accepts: Yellow brass, Red brass, Refinery brass, Brass radiators, Irony brass radiators, No. 1 copper, LT copper, Insulated copper wire
What metals does the Fort Worth location buy?
The yard buys ferrous metals such as prepared and unprepared steel, cast iron, and shred/tin, plus nonferrous metals including copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, lead, and automotive lead batteries. Prices are posted per pound, with some grades listed as call-for-pricing.
What are the hours?
The Fort Worth facility at 4500 Old Decatur Rd. is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone: 817.332.8111.
Crains Auto Salvage
3300 Van Horn Avenue
Crains Auto Salvage is a Fort Worth, TX junk car buyer serving nearly all of North Texas, purchasing vehicles in any condition with same-day pickup, free towing, and cash payment on the spot.
Services: junk car buying · free towing · cash for cars · same-day pickup
Accepts: junk cars, trucks, SUVs, wrecked vehicles, flood-damaged vehicles, non-running vehicles
How fast can you pick up my car?
Same-day pickup is available within hours; pickups run Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-6pm.
Do you buy cars without a title?
Proof of ownership such as a key or the registered owner being present is required; they can buy without a title in some cases.
EMR - Fort Worth (Lone Star Metals)
1401 East Stella St Fort Worth TX 76104 USA
EMR Fort Worth, also known as Lone Star Metals, buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap, junk cars, auto batteries, cables, appliances, and more from its yard on East Stella Street. The entrance is off Vickery Street next to the railroad; ferrous loads use the truck scales while nonferrous customers proceed to the dedicated area. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk car purchasing · Ferrous and nonferrous processing · On-site truck scales · Account registration for faster visits
Accepts: Ferrous metal, Iron and steel, Nonferrous metal, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless steel
Where is EMR Fort Worth located?
The yard is at 1401 E Stella Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104. Enter off Vickery Street next to the railroad.
Does EMR Fort Worth buy junk cars?
Yes. EMR buys old and junk cars along with ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Environmental Collection Center - Fort Worth
6400 Bridge St Fort Worth TX 76112 USA
The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is a City of Fort Worth facility at 6400 Bridge St. that accepts household hazardous waste and recyclables from Fort Worth residents and residents of participating cities. Proof of residence, a current water bill or valid driver's license, is required. The center is open Thursday and Friday 11 AM–7 PM and Saturday 9 AM–3 PM. Commercial, business, and industrial waste cannot be accepted under Texas regulations.
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · Recycling drop-off · Help-Yourself Shelf (free usable chemicals, cleaners, and paint) · Mobile collection events via Crud Cruiser throughout Fort Worth and participating entities
Accepts: Automotive fluids (up to 10 gallons), Cleaning chemicals (up to 10 gallons), Cooking oil (up to 10 gallons), Lawn, garden, and pool chemicals (up to 20 gallons), Light bulbs (up to 20 bulbs), Paint and painting supplies (up to 30 gallons), Household hazardous waste
Who can use the Environmental Collection Center?
Fort Worth residents and residents of participating cities. Proof of residence — a current water bill or valid driver's license — is required. Some participating entities also require residents to obtain a voucher before visiting; check with your local officials.
What are the hours of operation?
The ECC is open Thursday and Friday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. It is closed Sunday through Wednesday.
Fort Worth Drop Off
6260 Old Hemphill Rd Fort Worth TX 76133 USA
The City of Fort Worth operates four Drop-Off Stations (DOS) across the city to handle household garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk waste, household hazardous waste (HHW), and small home repair debris. Locations include Brennan Ave., Southeast (MLK Fwy.), Old Hemphill Rd., and Hillshire Dr. (North Service Center). These stations are available exclusively to Fort Worth residents with a City solid waste account or, for apartment dwellers, a valid driver's license for recycling and HHW drop-off.
Services: Household garbage drop-off · Recycling drop-off · Yard waste and brush drop-off · Bulk/bulky waste drop-off · Household hazardous waste (HHW) collection
Accepts: Bagged household garbage, Single-stream recyclables (blue cart items), Scrap metal (gutters, metal fencing/posts, rebar, bed rails, grills, mailboxes, pots and pans, baking sheets), Car parts (engine parts excluded), Bulk/bulky trash, Brush and yard waste (bagged or contained), Passenger vehicle tires (limit: 4 per household every 6 months; rims separated), Small home repair and remodeling waste (limit: 1 visit/month, up to 5 cubic yards)
Who is eligible to use the Drop-Off Stations?
Fort Worth residents with a City solid waste (sanitation services) account must bring a copy or photo of a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges, plus a matching driver's license. Fort Worth apartment residents can use their driver's license to drop off recycling and household hazardous waste.
What are the hours of operation?
The stations are open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. They are closed Sunday and Monday, and on several holidays including MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Green Metal Recycling
7700 Jacksboro Hwy Fort Worth TX 76135 USA
Green Metal Recycling's Fort Worth facility at 7700 Jacksboro Hwy provides end-to-end recycling for metals, electronics, cardboard, and tires serving commercial and industrial customers across the DFW metroplex. The team offers roll-off containers, on-site collection, and secure electronics recycling with over 50 years of combined industry experience.
Services: Commercial metal recycling · Electronics recycling · Roll-off containers · Tire recycling · Cardboard recycling
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Electronics, Cardboard, Tires
What are Fort Worth hours?
Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:45 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 11:45 AM.
Does Green Metal Recycling handle electronics?
Yes. They offer secure electronics recycling with data destruction protocols for commercial and industrial clients.
J & J Metals Recycling Inc
5601 Azle Ave Fort Worth TX 76114 USA
Littlejohn's Wrecking Yard
5601 Elliott Reeder Rd
Littlejohn's Wrecking Yard has served the Fort Worth, TX area since 1957 with quality used auto parts. They pay cash on the spot for junk cars and trucks (running or not) and buy scrap metal of all types.
Services: Used auto parts · Cash for junk cars · Scrap metal buying
Accepts: Junk cars, Trucks, Scrap metal, Used auto parts
North Main Recycling
3414 N Main St Fort Worth TX 76106 USA
Republic Services North Texas Recycling Complex
6200 Elliott Reeder Rd Fort Worth TX 76117 USA
Texas Industrial Scrap Iron
3800 N Commerce St Fort Worth TX 76106 USA
Thelin Recycling Co LP
5225 Thelin St Fort Worth TX 76115 USA
Thelin Recycling manages organic green waste and land clearing debris across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The company manufactures landscaping products, including mulches, soils, and composts, at its regional yards.
Services: Green waste recycling · Contract wood grinding · Land clearing · Hauling · Mulch manufacturing
Accepts: Brush, Green waste, Landscaping debris, Trees, Stumps
Materials Accepted in Fort Worth
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Fort Worth include scrap metal, Copper, Cardboard, Glass, Plastics #1&2. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth runs its own municipal solid waste program through Environmental Services, with curbside garbage, recycling, and yard waste collected weekly by Waste Management under city contract. The blue recycling cart takes glass bottles and jars along with paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs, so glass does not need a separate drop-off trip here. Beyond the cart, the city runs four Drop-Off Stations and an Environmental Collection Center for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and bulky items that will not fit curbside. Texas has no bottle deposit law, so recycling participation is voluntary and depends on residents using the blue cart correctly. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fort Worth recycle glass curbside?
Yes. Glass bottles and food jars go directly in the blue recycling cart alongside paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles and jugs. There is no separate glass-only drop-off requirement for routine household glass in Fort Worth, unlike some Texas cities that route glass to a special collection point.
What can't go in the Fort Worth recycling cart?
The city says to keep out plastic bags (do not bag recyclables), anything that can tangle in sorting equipment such as hoses, wires, chains, or electronics, clothing and linens, and anything with food, liquid, or diaper waste. Items should be empty, clean, and dry before going in the blue cart, and when in doubt residents are told to throw it in the garbage cart instead.
Where does household hazardous waste go in Fort Worth?
The Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge St. takes paint, automotive fluids, household chemicals, pool and lawn chemicals, cooking oil, batteries, and light bulbs from Fort Worth residents and several participating cities, free of charge with proof of residency. It accepts residential waste only, not business or commercial waste, and is open limited hours (Thursday and Friday afternoons into evening, Saturday mornings). The city's four Drop-Off Stations also take household hazardous waste in smaller quantities (up to 20 gallons per household every 3 months) during their regular Tuesday through Saturday hours.
How does bulk trash pickup work in Fort Worth?
Bulk waste is collected curbside once a month on a scheduled week assigned to each address, not on a fixed weekly day like garbage and recycling. Residents get up to 10 cubic yards per household at no extra charge, and items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of their assigned week. Anyone who misses their monthly window can also haul bulk items to one of the four Drop-Off Stations instead of waiting for the next cycle.
Can I sell scrap metal in Fort Worth without ID?
No. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1956 requires anyone selling regulated scrap metal (things like copper wire, catalytic converters, aluminum material, and other regulated metals) to a licensed metal recycling entity to show a valid personal ID and, for catalytic converters, also provide vehicle documentation proving ownership. Metal recyclers in Fort Worth are required to record the seller's ID, log the transaction, and in many cases photograph the seller and the material, and Texas has no statewide bottle deposit or can-return law, so scrap value here comes entirely from metal, not container deposits.
Fort Worth Recycling Tips
- •Rinse and empty glass jars and bottles before tossing them in the blue cart. Fort Worth accepts glass curbside, so there is no need to drive it to a special glass-only drop-off like some neighboring cities require.
- •If you have old paint, pesticides, or automotive fluids piling up, save them for a Drop-Off Station visit (Tuesday through Saturday) or the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge St. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The ECC's Help-Yourself-Shelf also gives away usable leftover paint and chemicals for free.
- •Check your address's assigned bulk waste week before hauling furniture or appliances to the curb. Fort Worth only picks up bulk trash once a month on a rotating schedule, and putting it out on the wrong week can get it left behind or flagged as out-of-cycle.
- •Computers and TVs can go to any Drop-Off Station, but there is a limit of two per household every six months. Appliances like refrigerators and window AC units are accepted too, and you do not need to remove the Freon, just empty out any food first.
- •When you take scrap metal like copper wire, aluminum, or a catalytic converter to a Fort Worth recycler, bring a driver's license or other government ID. State law requires it, and reputable yards will turn you away without it.
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