The City of Benbrook contracts with Republic Services to provide solid waste services for residential trash, recycling, brush removal, and bulk waste collections. To promote safe, sanitary, and efficient conditions, the City of Benbrook requires by ordinance (Ordinance No. 642) that all residents and businesses subscribe to the refuse service. The following guidelines apply for brush and bulk collections:
Accepted Bulk Items Include:
• Bathtubs
• Bicycles
• Bookcases
• Box springs
• Couches
• Toilets
• Desks
Items Not Accepted:
• Federal laws prohibit the collection of refrigerator or freezer units unless certification is provided by a certified technician that has removed chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). Check the Yellow Pages under “Appliances – Repair and Service” to locate a certified technician.
• Due to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restrictions, Republic Services will NOT pickup used tires, batteries, petroleum products, containers of paint, herbicides, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals and solvents.
• Republic Services will NOT pick up construction materials such as sheetrock, tile, roofing, or earthen materials.
Brush and bulk materials placed at curbside on Wednesdays by 7 a.m. will be collected within 72 hours. Loose brush should NOT exceed 3 feet in length or 50 pounds. Large brush and bulk materials are collected with a special brush truck built for collecting boxes, furniture, and appliances. Bulk items may also be taken to the Southeast Landfill (6288 Salt Road, Fort Worth, TX 76140).
Brush and bulk materials placed at curbside on Wednesdays by 7 a.m. will be collected within 72 hours. Loose brush should NOT exceed 3 feet in length or 50 pounds. Large brush and bulk materials are collected with a special brush truck built for collecting boxes, furniture, and appliances. Bulk items may also be taken to the Southeast Landfill (6288 Salt Road, Fort Worth, TX 76140).
For more information on residential solid waste services, contact Cecilia Ventura at 817-249-6008 or Republic Services Customer Service at 817-332-7301.