Managing Hazardous Materials
On this page is a basic explainer about hazardous waste. Scroll down and you'll find some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hazardous waste materials.
Under a contract with the City of
of delivering household hazardous waste products to the program's main collection center
in
During the recorded message, you will hear the operator tell you to check with your city to
see if you need a voucher. Southlake residents don't need a voucher, but do need to take
a current copy of their water bill along to prove their residence in Southlake. This ensures
that the
The City pays $46 per drop-off regardless of the volume of items being delivered. As a result,
city officials urge residents to limit their trips to the drop-off center, or to combine their
household hazardous waste products with those of their neighbors to make a single visit.
All household hazardous waste products listed below except tires will be accepted.
What Is Accepted?
Acids, aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries (all kinds, including car batteries), brake fluid,
cooking oil, craft chemicals, degreasers, drain cleaner, fertilizer, fluorescent light bulbs,
herbicides, household chemicals, motor oil, paints & stains, paint thinners, pest strips,
pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, oil filters, solvents,
transmission fluid and varnish.
What Is NOT Accepted?
Ammunition, asbestos, building materials, butane cylinders, computer components,
electronics, explosives, medical waste, PCBs, propane cylinders, radioactive material,
smoke detectors, TVs and tires (for tire disposal please contact Duncan Disposal at
817-371-2424 or your local Discount Tire store; they will properly dispose of these for a
nominal fee).
Need More Info?
If you have questions about a specific waste not listed above or call 817-871-5257 to
find out if it is accepted. For assistance, questions, or more information on proper
handling and disposal of household hazardous wastes, contact Southlake Fire Services
Division at (817) 748-8106.
Hazardous Waste FAQs:
Q: What can I do with my household hazardous waste products?
A: Some household chemicals and similar products are too hazardous to place in
garbage landfills. To accommodate these items, the City of Southlake conducts
two Household Hazardous Waste drop-off days each year (at these events, we will
be unable to accept explosives, radioactive, biological, or commercial wastes). To
see when the Crud Cruiser will be in Southlake, please see the City of Fort Worth's
schedule.
Q: How can I identify hazardous chemicals in my home?
A: Old paint, pesticides, used oil and other automotive fluids, household cleaners,
solvents, batteries, and pesticides are all examples of household chemicals that
could be hazardous to the environment if disposed of improperly. These wastes
usually have one or more of the following characteristics, so look for these words
in the label or directions for use:
Corrosive (means it gradually dissolves other materials)
Ignitable (means flammable)
Reactive (if it comes in contact with another substance, it can cause an
explosion or deadly vapors)
Toxic (means poisonous to humans and animals)
Q: I don't have Hazardous Waste in my home! Or do I?
A: Yes you do and so do all your neighbors. We can change that if you bring us your
household hazardous waste so we may dispose of it in an environmentally friendly
manner. Household hazardous waste includes the leftovers of many items we use
daily for convenience. These products include cleaning supplies, automotive
products, paints, solvents, and pesticides. If you are unsure if the product is
hazardous, look on the label. If you see any of these words the answer is yes, the
product is hazardous.
Danger Poison Warning Toxic
Flammable Corrosive Reactive Caution
If you have any products labeled with any of these words in your home no longer in
use, they should be considered household hazardous waste products and should
be handled and disposed of according to the guidelines described below.
Q: How can I avoid Household Hazardous Waste?
A: There are several steps you can take to avoid accumulating household hazardous
waste products:
Be a smart consumer. Buying in large quantities may not save money if you must
store and eventually dispose of these items. Try to buy only the quantity you will
need.
Purchase one product that will accomplish many tasks. You will be more likely to use
the entire product because of its usefulness.
Recycle! Recycle! Recycle! Maybe your neighbor needs to spray their yard with
pesticide. Maybe your neighbor has some pesticide leftover. Get out there and
meet your neighbor!
Use environmentally friendly alternatives. Water-based products are generally safer
than petroleum based products. Use pump sprays rather than aerosol sprays.