Recycling Options

The City of Benbrook offers several options for recycling or discarding of special items (other than residential curbside and commercial):

Ammunition & Explosives

Bring to the Benbrook Fire Station, 528 Mercedes, Benbrook.

Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

1. Benbrook offers periodic, stand-alone electronic (E-waste) collection events. These events are free to Benbrook residents and include a document-shredding truck.

Here are the scheduled dates for 2026:

Saturday, 3/14/2026, 8am to 12pm or until the trucks are full.

Saturday, 5/16/2026, 8am to 12pm or until the trucks are full.

Saturday, 10/10/2026, 8am to 12pm or until the trucks are full.

2. If you miss an electronic recycling event, you may recycle electronic equipment, including computers/monitors/printers, appliances, gaming systems, vacuum cleaners, VCRs, etc. by taking these items directly to Innovative Electronics Recycling at 404 Commerce Street, Azle, Texas. Or call 817-901-6040 or 817-304-6198 to arrange for home pickup. Please note that televisions will no longer be accepted at this location.

3. For free Computer Recycling for Personal and Home-Based Business Computer Equipment.

Propane Cylinders

These may be exchanged at local retailers such as Diamond Shamrock. Or check the yellow pages under "Propane Gas Equipment & Supplies."

Smoke Detectors

Most smoke detector manufacturers/distributors will take back detectors that they manufacture. Contact the manufacturer for mail-in instructions.

Used Tires, Batteries, Antifreeze, and Motor Oil

May be discarded, for a fee, at any tire store.

Discount Tire charges $3.00 disposal fee per tire.