Crud Cruiser
The City of Southlake participates in a household hazardous waste disposal event sponsored by the City of Fort Worth called the Crud Cruiser. When the Crud Cruiser comes to town, Southlake residents have the opportunity to dispose of certain types of household hazardous waste.


The Crud Cruiser is coming to Southlake! The Crud Cruiser will be here in Spring 2009, date to be determined.

What is Accepted?


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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, gas and old gas cans, paints & stains, paint thinners, pest strips, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, oil filters, solvents, transmission fluid and varnish. Latex Paint is not considered a hazardous waste.


What is not Accepted?


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Ammunition, asbestos, building materials, butane cylinders, computer components, electronics, explosives, medical waste, PCBs, propane cylinders, radioactive material, smoke detectors, tires and TVs.


Need More Info?


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If you have questions about a specific waste not listed above call the City of Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center 817-871-5276 to find out if it's accepted. For assistance, questions, or more information on proper handling and disposal of household hazardous wastes, contact Deputy Chief Bryan Thomas with the Southlake Fire Services at 817-748-8146.


You Should Also Know


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Under a contract with the City of Fort Worth, Southlake residents also have the option of delivering household hazardous waste products to the Environmental Collection Center, located at 6400 Bridge Street. Residents should call 817-871-5257 for days and hours of operation. 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 to prove their residency. This ensures that the Collection Center will charge the city, not you, for your participation.


Please keep in mind that the City pays $46 per drop-off regardless of the volume of items being delivered. As a result, the city urges 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. For more information, visit the center's website .