CITY OF MANSFIELD STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES PROGRAM
What Are HHWs?
The HHW program provides Mansfield residents with opportunities to dispose of hazardous chemicals used for a variety of household activities in a safe and responsible manner.
Using limited resources, the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission offers 2 local drop-offs every year. The drop-offs will be located at City Hall and are on a first come, first served basis. The start time is 9 a.m. sharp! This year the drop-off dates are May 31 and September 20. Look for more information on the City's main website and newsletter.
Typical Types Of Waste Collected Include:
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.
Items Not Accepted Include:
Ammunition, asbestos, building materials, butane cylinders, electronics, explosives, medical waste, PCBs, propane cylinders, radioactive material, smoke detectors, tires and TVs.
Tires can often be disposed of at local automotive shops, though a small fee will usually be charged because they must pay to have the tires disposed of themselves.
Used cooking grease can be dropped off any time of the year at City Hall for free. Simply call 817-276-4240 to schedule a drop-off day and time.
HHW materials should be stored in their original containers with all labels in place. In the event that you are not able to store the material in its original container, make sure you use a similar container (plastic, metal, or glass) as the original, and LABEL the new container clearly. It is generally preferable to use a container with a secure lid, so that when the time comes to transport the material to a facility the possibility of a leak is reduced.
- Where can I bring my HHW to be disposed of?
- At this time, residents can bring their HHW to City Hall on one of the drop-off days, with proof of residency, and the items will be collected by the Crud Cruiser crew. Residents of Mansfield can take their HHW material to the Ft. Worth Environmental Collection Center on their own, with proof of residency, year round. Please visit the ECC's website for hours of operation, directions, and ECC contact information. This can be helpful if you missed the collection event, or if it filled up before you could dispose of your items. For more information and directions to the ECC facility in Ft. Worth view this factsheet.
- Why are these products harmful, they sell them in the store?
- While many of these products are sold in stores, they come with warnings about ingesting or exposing yourself to them. The risk can range from burning or irritation to choking or blindness and even death. It is very important to read product labels, and follow application directions. If a product can be harmful to humans, the chances are it is even more harmful to different types of wildlife. So disposing of these products down a storm drain, out in the road, or in a ditch or drainage way is a very dangerous way to get rid of them.
- How can I reduce the threat of HHW at my house?
- Many HHW products have less dangerous, often organic, substitutes. These substitutes produce the same results, but pose less of a danger to our health and the environment. Examples of HHW categories that generally have lower hazard substitutes are cleaners, detergents, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, paints, as well as several others. Carefully selecting the product you wish to use, and the amount you need to use, can help to reduce storing and disposing of the products.
