Hard to Recycle Items
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
The City has partnered with Dallas County to provide a free disposal service for hazardous household chemicals and waste. Residents of Farmers Branch can take their items to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at: 11234 Plano Road Dallas, TX 75243
The facility will require a state-issued ID, driver's license or recent utility bill with your name and address as proof that you are a Farmers Branch resident.
You can see a list of all approved items for disposal, hours of operation and other facts for Dallas County's Household Hazardous Waste Program. If you do not see your item listed for waste disposal, please contact the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at 214-553-1765.
Bring old and outdated products for home use, such as paints, chemicals and cleaners to be recycled responsibly.
Acceptable Items
- Aerosol sprays
- Automotive fluids and oil filters
- Batteries of all kinds
- Chemical products for home use
- Cleaners and polishes
- Computers and cell phones
- Craft and hobby supplies
- Fluorescent light tubes
- Lawn and garden chemicals
- Paint and home repair products
- Pool chemicals
How to Recycle Clothing
Keep your clothes out of the landfill by donating usable clothing items to nonprofit partners. Examples include
Metrocrest Services - Clothing Donations
- 1145 N. Josey Ln | Carrollton, TX 75006 | 972-446-2100
- Hours for Donations of Clothing | Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-.4 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Goodwill
- 2116 E. Beltline Road | Carrollton, TX 75006 | 972-416-6051
- 3546 Forest Ln | Dallas, TX 75234 | 972-685-7585
- Hours | Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.-.9 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Family Place Resale Shop - Clothing Donations
- 11722 Marsh Ln, Suite 354 | Dallas, TX 75229 | 214-358-0381
- Hours for Donations of Clothing | Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-.5:30 p.m. | Sunday 12 p.m.-.5 p.m.
- Items must be in Closed Lid Containers or Garbage Bags
What is Composting?
Composting is a great way to reduce food waste and environmental impact. Composting can be done in your own backyard.
Steps for Backyard Composting
- Build your compost in layers with carbon-rich (brown) materials and nitrogen-rich (green) materials. Add water to each layer as you create your compost pile
- Turn the compost pile weekly for the first month and add water if the pile is dry.
- Once all materials have broken down through the composting process, use the finished material on your lawn, plants, and garden.
Acceptable Items for Backyard Composting
- Greens (Nitrogen)
- Fresh grass clippings
- Fresh plant trimmings
- Coffee grounds
- Tea leaves
- Browns (Carbon)
- Dried grass clippings
- Dried leaves
- Paper towels and napkins
Unacceptable Items for Backyard Composting
- Meat and protein scraps
- Dairy products
- Grease and oils
- Pet waste
More Information
Further composting resources can be found through the Dallas County Master Gardener Association.
If backyard composting isn't for you, food waste can be brought to the Senlac Service Center on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Collected food waste is sent to a commercial compost facility for reuse.
E-Cycling
Farmers Branch residents can drop of electronics to be recycled at United Electronic Recycling (505 Airline Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019). Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents must provide proof of residency, such as a state-issued ID or utility bill.
Acceptable Items
- Answering machines
- Cable Boxes / DVR
- Cables, wires, power cords, power supplies
- Cell phones and chargers
- Communications equipment
- Computer accessories – modems, switches, printed circuit boards, etc.
- Computer monitors
- Computers – CPUs, PCs, laptops
- Copiers / fax machines
- DVD / CD players
- External hard drives
- GPS units
- Microwaves
- MP3 players
- Pagers
- PDAs
- Tablets
- Printers
- Radios and boom-boxes
- Scanners
- Telephones
- Televisions
- Typewriters
- Video and digital camera equipment
- Video game systems
Not Acceptable Items
- Ceramic and glass lamps
- Christmas trees and lights
- Crock-pots
- Electronic blankets
- Exercise equipment
- Fire extinguishers
- Garbage disposals
- Gas powered equipment
- Household appliances
- Loose batteries
- CRT tubes without cases
- Light bulbs – CFL or fluorescent tubes
- Freon – refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners
- Paper shredders
- Propane tanks
- Smoke detectors
- Space heaters
- Water coolers
- Wooden speakers
- Yard equipment
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications with Our Drug Disposal Collection Box
The Farmers Branch Police Department offers a safe, convenient and environmentally responsible way for individuals to dispose of unused or expired medications. Proper disposal of medications helps prevent drug misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental contamination. Our Drug Disposal Collection Box is located in the Police Lobby of the Justice Center, 3723 Valley View Lane, and can be accessed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Items Accepted
- Prescription medications (excluding injectables and liquids)
- Over-the-counter medications (in pill or capsule form)
- All items must be in closed containers or sealed bags before being placed in the drop box
Items Not Accepted
- Syringes or needles
- Liquid medications
- Intravenous (IV) solutions
- Injectable medications
- Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine
- If you need to dispose of these items, please refer to the disposal instructions on the medication packaging or consult your doctor or pharmacy for proper guidance
- This service is intended for individual use only. We do not accept medications from clinics, pharmacies, or other commercial organizations
By using our Drug Disposal Collection Box, you're helping keep our community safe and clean. Thank you for disposing of medications responsibly!
Other Collection Options
- Locate a place, date and time for the DEA's Drug Take Back Days in April and October
- National Drug Store Chains have medication collection at some sites. Search online for "medication disposal near me" to find a location
Window Glass
Put window glass into a bagster, available online and in hardware stores, and schedule a special waste pickup.