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Environmental Collection Center

City government office · Fort Worth, TX · reviewed since 2013

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%75+47.6Reliability 28%77+21.7Replies to reviews 8%13+1.1Experts Score= 70Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#115 of 128 hazardous material removalPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 10%
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · 18 photos
87%five-star reviews
4.76★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Environmental Collection Center at a glance

Reviewers highlight the convenient drive-through process where staff unload items like paint and chemicals without requiring customers to exit their vehicles. The service is frequently described as quick, free, and handled by friendly, professional employees. However, some customers report frustration with unclear entry markings and staff providing inaccurate information or refusing service due to strict gallon limits or misclassified waste types.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 117 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 117 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 12, 2026.
  • Service: Hazardous Material Removal Service serving Fort Worth, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other hazardous material removal

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction75Reliability77Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews13Satisfaction: 75 (median 93)Reliability: 77 (median 92)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 13 (median 69)
This companyHazardous Material Removal median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Environmental Collection Center: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
75
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Environmental Collection Center: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.B
77
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Environmental Collection Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Environmental Collection Center: 13/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.F
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Star ratings

117 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10287%
  • 4 stars109%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star43%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 85 written reviews

  • Praise6198%
  • Complaints12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2744%
  • Speed & response2642%
  • Quality & results610%
  • Would recommend35%

What customers talk about

We read 85 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Quick, friendly and easy place to drop off old paint, oil etc”
  • “Excellent experience - you drive in, show your driver's license, pop the trunk, and they unload quickly and efficiently.”
  • “Great attitudes, great service and you don't even have to exit your vehicle!”
  • “Highly recommended”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

SueLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I wish people knew how easy it is to dispose of harmful chemicals the right way. This place is great!

RayLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Drive in and the staff unloads ur unwanted items. The 2 men that help me we're perfect Gentlemen. Thanks again Fort Worth for the truly needed service.

RhondaLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★

No one told us we needed a voucher and it's not posted on website. Very frustrated.

ThomasLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Signs say to stay in car. Showed my identification they got everything out of my car in about a minute and I was done.

David11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

It is a drive through, you never get out of your car. Pull in, show your Drivers license, like you do to Vote. They unload and you drive out.. All done!!

RussellLocal Guide · 203 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Excellent experience - you drive in, show your driver's license, pop the trunk, and they unload quickly and efficiently. You're done and on your way home in 2 minutes.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Josey WalkerLocal Guide · 71 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick, friendly and easy place to drop off old paint, oil etc

Thomas L KenyonLocal Guide · 54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very productive search

Jerod Pelt (H2O)Local Guide · 76 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jerod has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Friendly people, good stuff

Sue TidwellLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I wish people knew how easy it is to dispose of harmful chemicals the right way. This place is great!

Ray AllenLocal Guide · 118 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ray has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Drive in and the staff unloads ur unwanted items. The 2 men that help me we're perfect Gentlemen. Thanks again Fort Worth for the truly needed service.

DallasPilotCarLocal Guide · 355 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews DallasPilotCar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice guys working here. Love the free supplies

RhondaLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rhonda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

No one told us we needed a voucher and it's not posted on website. Very frustrated.

Thomas BowdishLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Signs say to stay in car. Showed my identification they got everything out of my car in about a minute and I was done.

David Barnett11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It is a drive through, you never get out of your car. Pull in, show your Drivers license, like you do to Vote. They unload and you drive out.. All done!!

Chris Cabal6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick and easy

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