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A neighborhood drop-off spot for Fort Worth residents looking to get rid of household junk and yard debris. The place is used mostly by people hauling trailers or pickup loads from around the city and nearby areas. Expect a working, no-frills setup rather than anything fancy.
Drive up Old Hemphill and follow the signs to the entrance booth and scale area; many of these sites have a weigh-in and weigh-out process, so be prepared to stop twice. There are concrete pads and large roll-off style containers or compactors spread across the lot, with the recycling bins usually set off to one side. Traffic can back up during weekend mornings and spring cleanup season, and larger trucks and trailers share the lanes with smaller cars. The site looks industrial-gravel or paved lots, fencing, and pile areas-so plan for dust and some noise from equipment.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp and straps: loose material tends to blow around during transport and many people secure loads before they pull in.
- Arrive early on weekends or midweek if possible to avoid the longest lines and to get a good place to park for unloading.
- Have a photo ID and proof of residency handy, since community drop-offs often check that before accepting residential loads.
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