As the flowers start to bloom, Texans are rolling up their sleeves for some serious spring cleaning, but before you toss out those old paint cans and car batteries, Fort Worth officials are pointing folks towards an eco-friendly method. According to a news release from the City of Euless, residents are encouraged to safely and responsibly dispose of household hazardous waste by taking it to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC), located at 6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth 76112.
The ECC, aiming to make a clean community accessible to all, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the city noted. Accepted items include automotive fluids, cleaning chemicals, cooking oil, along with lawn and pool chemicals, lightbulbs, batteries, and paint supplies. They've even provided a special tip: Empty paint cans and those with dry latex paint can safely be thrown away in your regular trash pickup.
But before you load up your trunk, don't forget to grab the proof of your residence. A current water bill or a valid driver's license will do, as these are required to use the ECC facilities. And here's a heads-up for the frugal: the City of Euless is charged $95 per carload, so be sure to maximize your trip to get the most bang for your buck. For additional details about what the ECC accepts, residents can ring up at 817-392-1234 or visit their website.
An added bonus for those looking to snag or to donate items that are still in "like new" condition, the ECC offers a help-yourself shelf. It's the place where you can find free chemicals, cleaners, and paint, all in a bid to circulate products that are still usable rather than to simply dispose of them, as highlighted by the City of Euless. As the saying goes, one person's trash is another person's treasure, and this initiative hands the opportunity for community members to both clear their homes and aid their neighbours in one fell swoop. So, New Yorkers, as you dust off the cobwebs and declutter your homes, remember that going green this spring could help spruce up your neighborhood, and the planet.
