City of Denton Home Chemical Collection
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling in Denton, Denton County, Texas.
- Address
- 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. Bldg 300, Denton, TX 76208
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 7:00 am-4:00 pm
- Who can use it
- City of Denton residents only (curbside pickup also available by request)
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 940-349-8042
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling at 940-349-8042 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Aerosol cans; automotive fluids and fuels; batteries of all kinds; glues and epoxies; household cleaners; lawn and garden items incl. fertilizer, pesticides and weed killers; lightbulbs of all kinds; paint of all kinds; pool chemicals and additives; used motor oil and used cooking oil; varnishes, strippers, turpentine and stains
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limitsContainers 10 gal liquid or 50 lbs dry per collection; original labeled containers
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of Denton residents only (curbside pickup also available by request)
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 5 mi away · 101 Naylor Road, Oak Point, TX 75068 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Denton County residents with a Denton County voucher (limited, first come, first served; Denton County Public Works 940-349-3250)
- Collection event · 6 mi away · 101 E. Hundley Drive, Lake Dallas, TX 75065 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Lake Dallas residents and Republic Services customers only; valid driver's license plus Republic Services bill; no businesses
- Permanent drop-off · 10 mi away · 330 W. Jones Street, Lewisville, TX 75057Who can use it: Lewisville
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 6616 Walnut St, Frisco, TX 75034Who can use it: Frisco residents with matching Frisco water bill and driver's license (or a voucher); apartment residents bring current rent statement with matching license (quantity…
- Collection event · 23 mi away · 5964 Riverside Drive, Irving, TX 75039 · Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026Who can use it: Irving residents
- Permanent drop-off · 24 mi away · 301 Hillshire Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76052Who can use it: Fort Worth solid waste customers: bring a current (within six months) water utility bill showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver license.
- Home pickupWho can use it: Homeowners in Prosper, Texas
- Home pickupWho can use it: Homeowners in the City of Carrollton, Texas, only
All programs in Denton County →
FAQ
Who can use City of Denton Home Chemical Collection?
City of Denton residents only (curbside pickup also available by request)
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 940-349-8042 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint of all kinds.
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.cityofdenton.com/357/Home-Chemical-Collection
- www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/p2/household-hazardous-waste/hhw_contacts.pdf