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1. How do I acquire a recycling bin?

Call Allied Waste at 972-775-1010 and request your recycling bin. The recycling truck will deliver the bin to your residence.

2. Where can I recycle Compact Fluorescent lightbulbs?

The City of Midlothian Public Works Service Center, 1050 N. Highway 67, has a collection box for CFL's. You may also take CFL's to any Home Depot location for recycling.

3. How can I dispose of Hazardous Household Chemical Waste (paint, batteries, insecticides)?

The City of Midlothian has joined forces with the City of Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (ECC) located at 6400 Bridge Street in Fort Worth to provide for safe disposal of household chemical waste. The ECC is open to residents of the City of Midlothian on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The mobile Cruiser travels to area neighborhoods to collect leftover household chemicals. Collection events are scheduled from March through November. Check with Code Enforcement at 972-775-7614 or visit our website event calendar to find out when the Crud Cruiser will be in Midlothian.

In order to participate in this program, residents must purchase a voucher from the City of Midlothian Utility Billing office. The first 100 residents living inside the city limits will be charged $20.00, after that the fee will be $47.00. Anyone outside of the city limits will be required to pay the $47.00 fee.

Follow the link below for more information on what is accepted and directions to the ECC facility in Fort Worth. Household Chemical Waste Disposal Information

4. What is a safe way to dispose of prescription medication?

The safest method of disposal is to remove the medication from the original package and throw it in the trash. Click on the link for more information. Prescription Drug Disposal