Trash Pickup Schedule Day • Texas

San Antonio, TX Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2026) — The Complete Guide

Complete guide for San Antonio, TX: weekly garbage (brown cart), weekly blue-cart recycling,
brush & bulky pickup (2× per year), drop-off centers, holiday delays, and how to report missed service.

San Antonio in 10 seconds: Garbage and recycling are weekly.
Brush & bulky collection happens 2 times per year.
Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. and keep ~3 ft clearance.

📍 Address lookup (official) — My Collection Day

Use the City’s official tool to check your garbage, recycling, and brush/bulky schedule by address.

  1. Open the lookup tool.
  2. Enter your address.
  3. View next pickup dates and your brush/bulky window.

🗓️ Weekly pickup & set-out rules

Place carts curbside on your assigned day, keep lids closed, and leave clearance for safe collection.

Garbage (brown cart)

  • Weekly collection
  • Set out by 7:00 a.m.
  • Lids closed
  • Keep ~3 ft clearance from obstacles/other carts

Recycling (blue cart)

  • Weekly collection
  • Place items loose (no plastic bags)
  • Clean & dry recyclables

Extra pickup

Out-of-cycle garbage pickup may be available for a fee (commonly listed as $10) via 311—confirm availability in your area.

♻️ Recycling — accepted & not accepted

Blue-cart recycling is weekly. Keep recyclables empty, dry & loose (no bagged recyclables).
If you want a quick “what goes where” explainer too, see:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

Accepted (typical curbside)

  • Paper & cardboard
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Metal cans
  • Rigid plastics (bottles, jugs, tubs)

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags/film
  • Styrofoam®
  • Diapers
  • Hazardous waste

Tip: Keep items loose (not bagged), and avoid contamination (food/liquids).

🌳 Brush & bulky collection (2× per year)

Brush & bulky is typically scheduled two times per year (about every 6 months). Confirm your dates by address using the City tool.

  • Occurs two times per year (about every 6 months).
  • City notice often arrives 7–10 days before your pickup week.
  • Set piles out by 7:00 a.m. Monday of your scheduled week (per program guidance).
  • Brush pile limit is often listed around 8 cubic yards—confirm on the official page.

🏗️ Drop-off centers

For items not suited for curbside (special waste, larger loads, etc.), use City drop-off centers when available.
Confirm locations, hours, and accepted items using the official pages.

City hub (Solid Waste): San Antonio Solid Waste Management

🎉 Holiday schedule

Some City holidays may shift collection days. Always check the official holiday curbside schedule for confirmation.

🚚 Missed pickup — what to do

If your garbage, recycling, or brush/bulky service wasn’t completed:

  1. Confirm carts/piles were out by 7:00 a.m. and accessible (lids closed, ~3 ft clearance).
  2. Check holiday/weather notices using the City resources.
  3. If still missed, contact 311 (210-207-6000).

FAQ — San Antonio trash & recycling

What day is trash pickup in San Antonio, TX?

Garbage is collected weekly on your assigned day. Use the City’s My Collection Day tool to check your exact day by address.

Is recycling weekly in San Antonio?

Yes. Blue-cart recycling is collected weekly on your assigned service day. Keep items clean, dry, and loose (no plastic bags).

How often are brush & bulky items collected?

Brush and bulky collection is typically scheduled two times per year (about every six months). Check your window using the City lookup tool.

What time should I set out my cart?

Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. and keep about 3 ft clearance so crews can collect safely.

Do holidays delay trash pickup in San Antonio?

Some City holidays may shift collection days. Always confirm using the official holiday schedule before set-out.


☎️ Official links & contacts (San Antonio)