Household Hazardous Waste

Residents of Bedford may take their hazardous household waste items to the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center free of charge with a voucher from the Water Billing Department. Residents must obtain a Bedford ECC program voucher before taking waste to the collection center. Please present proof of residency, such as a recent water bill, to receive your voucher.

Examples of household hazardous waste include:
  • Fluorescent light bulbs
  • Batteries: lead acid, alkaline, nicad
  • Paint (latex and oil base), paint thinners
  • Oil, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, petroleum-based lubricants, gasoline, antifreeze, cleaners (acidic and basic), ethylene glycol
  • Pool chemicals
  • Empty propane and helium tanks
Each free voucher to a resident costs the City of Bedford $50, whether someone brings a single item or a truckload (20 gallons of paint limit) so residents are encouraged to make the most of their trip.  Please note: there is a 20-gallon-of-paint limit per voucher.

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Republic Sharps Needle Disposal and Mail Back Service 

Republic Services provides a safe, confidential and convenient method for the proper disposal of sharps waste such as:

  • Needles and syringes
  • Razor blades
  • Contaminated broken glassware
  • Tattoo needles and piercing devices

In addition to at-home needle users, such as diabetics, the Republic Sharps Mail Back Service is ideal for tattoo and piercing shops, home care providers, nursing homes, small medical facilities, doctors' offices, veterinary clinics, and dentists. Don't get stuck! Find out more and order your compliant mail back container today at Republic Sharps Needle Disposal Program.