Welcome to Republic Services of Benbrook, TX
At Republic Services, we are committed to providing reliable and responsible recycling and waste disposal solutions day in and day out. We work to ensure safe and dependable solutions for your home, business, and community.
Customer service
Phone
Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday schedule
We observe the following holidays
New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If your pickup day falls on one of these holidays, it will be delayed by one day. For example, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday. Service normally provided on Thursday will shift to Friday, and Friday will shift to Saturday.
Additional resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Start here to find the frequently asked questions about waste disposal, recycling, and other waste management topics.
Services
We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. When one of these three holidays falls on a weekday, collection service will be delayed one day. For example, on Thanksgiving, Thursday routes will run on Friday; Friday routes will run on Saturday.
Household refuse and recycling is collected ONCE per week, on Wednesdays, and must be placed curbside by 7:00am.
Brush and bulk materials placed curbside on Wednesdays by 7:00am will be collected by Republic Services within 72 hours (Saturday by 7:00am).
Please contain all refuse in closed plastic bags, whether or not a garbage can is used.
It is a violation of City Ordinance to place plastic bags on the curb earlier than Tuesday evening (5:00pm).
Additional information regarding residential refuse collection is available
Recycling
Commonly accepted recyclables include: paper, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum. Glass acceptance varies by location and exceptions do exist, based on location so please contact your local provider for details.
NOTE: all recyclables must be
- Aerosol Cans (empty only)
- Aluminum & Tin Cans
- Aluminum Foil
- Cardboard - All cardboard must be broken down to fit the blue bin. Large boxes may be flattened and placed under the bin.
- Cereal Boxes (without lining)
- Drink Boxes
- Egg Cartons
- Foam Cups & Plates
- Glass Bottles & Jars
- Juice Cartons
- Junk Mails & Brochures
- Laundry Bottles
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Plastic Bottles & Containers
- Plastic Bags
- Plastic Milk Jugs
- Phone Books
- Wrapping Paper
- Files & Folders
- Mixed Waste Paper & Catalogs
- Paper or Frozen Food Boxes
- Paper Bags
- Flattened Cardboard
NOT ACCEPTABLE: Waxed & Carbon Paper, Food & Liquid Waste (Soiled materials such as greasy pizza boxes), Solid Waste & Yard Waste, Hazardous E-Waste
We do NOT recycle the following materials:
- Batteries -
See the Tarrant County Environmental Collection Center page for more information - Carbon paper
- Clothing, Textiles, or Linens
- Diapers and Pet Pads
- Electronics -
See the Tarrant County Environmental Collection Center page for more information - Fluids or Food waste (soiled materials)
- Mirrors or ceramics
- Stickers & address labels
- Styrofoam, tissue, paper towels, or napkins
- Plastic-coated paper
- Waxed paper
- Window glass
- Light bulbs -
See the Tarrant County Environmental Collection Center page for more information - Ceramics
- Cookware
- Hardcover books
- Polystyrene foam plastic (even if it has the recycling symbol)
- Plastic Toys
- Shredded Paper
- Solid Waste and Yard waste
- Hazardous E-waste -
See the Tarrant County Environmental Collection Center page for more information - Tanglers (garden hoses, wires, chains or electronics)
Bulk, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste
- If possible, loose brush should not exceed 4 feet in length, 6 inches in diameter, or 100 pounds.
- Large brush & bulk materials are collected with a special brush truck designed to be used for collecting cardboard boxes, furniture, and appliances (50Ib. weight limit).
Please Note: Federal laws prohibit the collection of refrigerator or freezer units unless certification is provided that a certified technician has removed CFC’s. (Check yellow pages under “Appliances-Repair & Service” to locate a certified technician.)
- Republic Services will not pick up construction materials such as sheetrock, tile, roofing, or earthen materials.
- Due to EPA restrictions, Republic Services will not pick up used tires; batteries; petroleum products; or containers of paint, herbicide, pesticides, or other hazardous chemicals and solvents.
Appliances may be disposed of curbside (1 per week).
Refrigerators and air conditioning units must have freon removed and tagged by a licensed professional.
Unlimited bundles, bags or personal containers of Yard Waste may be disposed of curbside on collection day (Wednesday).
Brush must be cut in 3' length and not exceed 50 lbs in weight.
Republic Services will pick up grass in bags or placed in containers.
Household Hazardous Waste
Please Note: Each spring and fall, the City of Benbrook provides a Household Hazardous Waste Collection day in which citizens can drop off hazardous items at a mobile unit at a designated site.
Please check the City’s website,
Benbrook residents may take household hazardous waste (HHW) to:
Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center
6400 Bridge Street
(817-392-EASY)
during their business hours throughout the year (be prepared to present identification as proof of Benbrook residency).
Used tires, batteries, antifreeze, and motor oil may be discarded, for a fee, at the following locations:
Kwik Kar Oil & Lube
8724 Benbrook Blvd.
817-249-0081
Items accepted: Motor Oil/Filters
Marc’s Muffler
9353 Benbrook Blvd.
817-249-1400
Items accepted: Tires/Batteries/ Motor Oil/Antifreeze
Westerly Tire & Auto
8101 Hwy 80 W.
817-244-5333
Items accepted: Tires/Batteries/ Motor Oil
Additional HHW resources:
Medical Sharps & Needle Disposal
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