The City of Benbrook offers several options for recycling or discarding of special items (other than residential curbside and commercial):
Ammunition & Explosives
Bring to the Benbrook Fire Station, 528 Mercedes, Benbrook.
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
1. Benbrook offers periodic, stand-alone electronic (E-waste) collection events. These events are free to Benbrook residents and include a document-shredding truck.
The next event will be on October 15, 2022 from 8am-12pm, or until the trucks are full.
2. If you miss an electronic recycling event, you may recycle electronic equipment, including computers/monitors/printers, appliances, gaming systems, vacuum cleaners, VCRs, etc. by taking these items directly to
Innovative Electronics Recycling at 404 Commerce Street, Azle, Texas. Or call 817-901-6040 or 817-304-6198 to arrange for home pickup. Please note that televisions will no longer be accepted at this location.
3. For free
Computer Recycling for Personal and Home-Based Business Computer Equipment.
Propane Cylinders
These may be exchanged at local retailers such as Diamond Shamrock. Or check the yellow pages under "Propane Gas Equipment & Supplies."
Smoke Detectors
Most smoke detector manufacturers/distributors will take back detectors that they manufacture. Contact the manufacturer for mail-in instructions.
Used Tires, Batteries, Antifreeze, and Motor Oil
May be discarded, for a fee, at any tire store.
Discount Tire charges $3.00 disposal fee per tire.