San Antonio Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for San Antonio, TX: weekly garbage, weekly blue-cart recycling, brush & bulky pickup (2×/year), organics/yard options, holiday changes, drop-offs and how to report missed service.
Garbage (Brown Cart)
Weekly curbside. Set cart out by 7:00 a.m.; lids closed; ~3 ft clearance. Out-of-cycle extra pickup available ($10).
Recycling (Blue Cart)
Weekly (same-day as green where applicable). Place items loose, clean and flattened; no plastic bags or Styrofoam®.
Brush & Bulky
2 curbside pickups/year. The City notifies you 7–10 days in advance with a door hanger; don’t set out early.
📍 Address Lookup (Official)
Find your exact collection days (garbage, recycling, organics) and next brush/bulky window by entering your address in the City tool.
Find My Collection Day — City of San Antonio
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Trash (brown): weekly curbside; set cart by 7:00 a.m.; lids closed; keep ~3 ft from obstacles.
- Recycling (blue): weekly; place items **loose** (no bags/film), clean and dry.
- Set-out timing: Do not put out brush/bulky until you receive the door hanger for your area.
- Extra pickup: request **out-of-cycle** garbage collection for $10 via 311 or online.
- Service changes: holidays may shift schedules — check the City’s holiday page.
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted (Blue Cart)
- Paper & cardboard (flattened)
- Glass bottles & jars
- Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
- Plastic bottles, jugs & tubs (#1–#5, #7)
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags/film (take to retail drop-offs)
- Styrofoam®, diapers, tanglers (hoses/cords)
- HHW (paint/chemicals), wood/brush, food/liquids
Residential Recycling (SA Recycles)
City Recycling Page (Blue Cart)
📦 Brush & Bulky Item Collection (2×/year)
- Frequency: curbside brush & bulky provided **two times per year** (about every 6 months).
- Notification: door hanger **7–10 days before** your collection week; set out no earlier than instructed.
- Brush pile guideline: up to ~8 cubic yards; set out by **7:00 a.m. Monday** of your scheduled week.
- For bulky specifics and acceptable items, see the City’s 311 article.
📍 Drop-off Centers (Bulky Waste)
| Center | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bulky Waste Collection Centers (multiple) | Tue–Fri 8:00–17:00; Sat 8:00–12:00; closed Sun/Mon | See map of locations and accepted materials; bring ID + CPS bill as required. |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- City holidays can **shift collection days**; check the official holiday curbside schedule and City closures page for current year details.
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Confirm carts/ piles were set out on time, lids closed and unobstructed (about 3 ft clearance).
- Check for holiday/weather service changes.
- If still missed, submit a request via **311** (web/app) or call **210-207-6000**.
💲 Cart Sizes & Fees
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Garbage (brown cart) | Weekly; out-of-cycle extra pickup available for $10 per request. |
| Recycling (blue cart) | Weekly; 48 or 96-gal cart sizes available via request. |
📞 Contacts & 311
- San Antonio Solid Waste Management: via 311 web/app or 210-207-6000.
- Find My Collection Day: address-lookup for all services.
🔗 Data Sources