Denton household hazardous waste home pickup
Home pickup A household hazardous waste home pickup program run by City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling in Denton, Denton County, Texas.
- Service area
- City of Denton residents only
- How to book
- Solid Waste Self-Service form on the City site or call Customer Service at (940) 349-8700 (schedule Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm)
- Schedule
- Not listed by the source
- Who can use it
- City of Denton Residents
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- (940) 349-8700
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) 349-8700 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 limitsOriginal labeled containers (except used motor and cooking oil); container limit 10 gal liquid or 50 lb dry per collection; unscheduled set-outs are not collected
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of Denton Residents
Service area
City of Denton residents only
Operator: City of Denton Solid Waste & Recycling.
Nearby alternatives
Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Home pickupWho can use it: Homeowners in Prosper, Texas
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- Home pickupWho can use it: City of Bartonville Residents
- Permanent drop-off · 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. Bldg 300, Denton, TX 76208Who can use it: City of Denton residents only (curbside pickup also available by request)
- Permanent drop-off · 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: City of Northlake residents
- Home pickupWho can use it: Home owners in Shady Shores only
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FAQ
Who can use Denton household hazardous waste home pickup?
City of Denton Residents
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call (940) 349-8021 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
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