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Solid Waste Management provides reliable collection and sustainable services to the community, safely and professionally, while protecting San Antonio's environment, resources, and the health of its citizens through dedicated and caring teamwork.

Monday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
David Newman - Director
Josephine Valencia - Deputy Director

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

  • a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
  • a picture ID as proof of residency
Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

  • a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
  • a picture ID as proof of residency
Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week
Notice

Remember to reuse and recycle. Donate usable items to charitable organizations!

Can't make free Landfill Day? Our four bulky waste collection centers are free and open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday. Click here for full details.

Free Landfill Days happen four times a year, once each quarter, and offer you an opportunity to get rid of all your unwanted bulky waste for free.

Accepted Materials:

  • Appliances
  • Bagged litter (only at landfills)
  • Carpet
  • Fencing material
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Tires (limit 6 passenger car tires per household)
  • Toilets
  • Water heaters

Unaccepted Materials:

  • Brick
  • Brush
  • Commercial waste
  • Construction materials/waste
  • Dirt
  • Industrial waste
  • Lumber
  • Roofing materials
  • Sheetrock
  • Must be a City of San Antonio solid waste fee ratepayer.
  • Bring a valid picture ID.
  • Bring a copy of your most recent CPS Energy Statement showing payment of City Services for Solid Waste Fee.
  • Cover your loads with a tarp (by law, City Ordinance #2015-09-10-0760).
Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:00 AM -
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week
Notice

Can't wait until the next monthly event? Household Hazardous Waste can also be taken to the Permanent HHW Drop-Off Location, Culebra Bulky Waste Center. Click here for the address and hours of operation.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Accepted Materials:

  • Auto fluids
  • Batteries
  • Cooking oil
  • E-waste
  • Fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts
  • Household cleaners and solvents
  • Lacquer, shellac, furniture polish
  • Oil filters
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Printer cartridges

Unaccepted Materials:

  • Ammunition or fireworks
  • Commercial or medical waste
  • Medicine
  • Trash

Guidelines:

  • Contents should be kept in the original container.
  • If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leakproof or lined cardboard box.
  • Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
  • Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
  • A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
  • Materials brought in non-approved containers will not be accepted.
  • Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and a picture ID are required.

Events occur monthly on the first Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and the next-day Saturday (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) of each month (except holidays).
Updated within the last week

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

  • a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
  • a picture ID as proof of residency
Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week

The Bulky Center is free for City Solid Waste customers who pay an environmental fee; this fee appears on the CPS bill.

For residential customer use only; materials from commercial waste haulers will not be accepted.

Materials accepted at the Bulky Waste Collection Center differ from those accepted during curbside bulky item collection. Click here for a list of acceptable materials.

No bagged garbage is accepted.

There is a per-trip 4 cubic yard limit for bulk items and a 1 cubic yard limit for construction materials. 

No trailers will be accepted.

Materials loaded in trucks must not be over the fender wheel of the truck bed.

Required documents:

  • a copy of your current CPS Energy bill
  • a picture ID as proof of residency
Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and always be brought to an HHW Drop-Off Center.

Accepted Materials:

  • Auto fluids
  • Batteries
  • Cooking oil
  • E-waste
  • Fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts
  • Household cleaners and solvents
  • Lacquer, shellac, furniture polish
  • Oil filters
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Printer cartridges

Unaccepted Materials:

  • Ammunition or fireworks
  • Commercial or medical waste
  • Medicine
  • Trash

Guidelines:

  • Contents should be kept in the original container.
  • If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leakproof or lined cardboard box.
  • Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
  • Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
  • A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
  • Materials brought in non-approved containers will not be accepted.
  • Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and a picture ID are required.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 8:00 AM -
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week
Notice

Remember to reuse and recycle. Donate usable items to charitable organizations!

Can't make free Landfill Day? Our four bulky waste collection centers are free and open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday. Click here for full details.

Free Landfill Days happen four times a year, once each quarter, and offer you an opportunity to get rid of all your unwanted bulky waste for free.

Accepted Materials:

  • Appliances
  • Bagged litter (only at landfills)
  • Carpet
  • Fencing material
  • Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Tires (limit 6 passenger car tires per household)
  • Toilets
  • Water heaters

Unaccepted Materials:

  • Brick
  • Brush
  • Commercial waste
  • Construction materials/waste
  • Dirt
  • Industrial waste
  • Lumber
  • Roofing materials
  • Sheetrock
  • Must be a City of San Antonio solid waste fee ratepayer.
  • Bring a valid picture ID.
  • Bring a copy of your most recent CPS Energy Statement showing payment of City Services for Solid Waste Fee.
  • Cover your loads with a tarp (by law, City Ordinance #2015-09-10-0760).
  • Customers at this location may be required to wear a safety vest on loan.

Click here for dates, times, and other information.

Updated within the last week