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.
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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). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Recycling (Blue Cart)
Weekly (same-day as green where applicable). Place items loose, clean and flattened; no plastic bags or Styrofoam®. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Brush & Bulky
2 curbside pickups/year. The City notifies you 7–10 days in advance with a door hanger; don’t set out early. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
📍 Address Lookup (Official)
Find your exact collection days (garbage, recycling, organics) and next brush/bulky window by entering your address in the City tool. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Find My Collection Day — City of San Antonio
Brush/bulky dates shown are estimates. The official notice arrives 7–10 days before pickup via door hanger. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Trash (brown): weekly curbside; set cart by 7:00 a.m.; lids closed; keep ~3 ft from obstacles. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Recycling (blue): weekly; place items **loose** (no bags/film), clean and dry. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Set-out timing: Do not put out brush/bulky until you receive the door hanger for your area. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Extra pickup: request **out-of-cycle** garbage collection for $10 via 311 or online. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Service changes: holidays may shift schedules — check the City’s holiday page. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
♻️ 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
The City emphasizes **no plastic bags** in blue carts (policy reinforced in 2024). Review the full list on SA Recycles/311. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
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). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Notification: door hanger **7–10 days before** your collection week; set out no earlier than instructed. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Brush pile guideline: up to ~8 cubic yards; set out by **7:00 a.m. Monday** of your scheduled week. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- For bulky specifics and acceptable items, see the City’s 311 article. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
You can also request **bagged leaf** pickups (2 free per fiscal year) and see Christmas tree drop-off details. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
📍 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. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16} |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- City holidays can **shift collection days**; check the official holiday curbside schedule and City closures page for current year details. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Confirm carts/ piles were set out on time, lids closed and unobstructed (about 3 ft clearance). :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
- Check for holiday/weather service changes. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- If still missed, submit a request via **311** (web/app) or call **210-207-6000**. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
💲 Cart Sizes & Fees
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Garbage (brown cart) | Weekly; out-of-cycle extra pickup available for $10 per request. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21} |
| Recycling (blue cart) | Weekly; 48 or 96-gal cart sizes available via request. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22} |
For current rates/charges and cart changes (size swap, damaged, lost), use the City pages or call 311. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
📞 Contacts & 311
- San Antonio Solid Waste Management: via 311 web/app or 210-207-6000. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
- Find My Collection Day: address-lookup for all services. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
🔗 Data Sources
- My Collection Day :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
- Solid Waste Collection Services :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
- Curbside Brush & Bulky :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
- Brush Collection (guidelines) :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
- Bulky Item Collection (311) :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
- SA Recycles — Curbside Recycling :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
- City Recycling Page :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
- Holiday Collection Schedule :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}
- Bulky Waste Collection Centers (hours/map) :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}