How many times a year is bulky item pickup in San Antonio?

The City of San Antonio provides curbside bulky item collection twice per calendar year and brush collection twice per year. Place items curbside no later than 7:00 AM on Monday of your designated collection week; 8 cubic yard maximum.

How do I find bulk pickup near me in San Antonio?

Enter your San Antonio street address into the TrashReminders address finder above to instantly look up your designated collection day, hauler zone, and set a free reminder text the evening before pickup.

What are the volume limits for bulk items in San Antonio?

Alternates between Brush collection (tree limbs) and Bulky items (furniture, appliances, mattresses). Items must be set out according to municipal regulations: Set carts out by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening before. Return carts to storage area by 8:00 PM on pickup day.

Where can I drop off bulk waste in San Antonio outside scheduled pickup?

Residents can self-haul bulk waste to Bitters Brush Recycling & Bulky Drop-Off located at 1800 Wurzbach Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78216. Operating hours: Monday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Phone: (210) 207-6428.

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San Antonio Brush & Bulky Item Collection (2026)

Twice-annual brush and bulky item curbside collection schedule, 8 cubic yard limits, Bitters Brush drop-off, and SWMD rules.

Verified 2026 Summary: In San Antonio, residential bulky item pickup is provided by City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) on a 4 Times Per Year (2 Brush + 2 Bulky) schedule (Brush & Bulky Item Collection). Alternates between Brush collection (tree limbs) and Bulky items (furniture, appliances, mattresses). Items must be set out according to municipal hours: Set carts out by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening before. Return carts to storage area by 8:00 PM on pickup day.

4 Times Per Year (2 Brush + 2 Bulky)

Collection Frequency

San Antonio

City of San Antonio

$50–$250

Improper Set-Out Fine

Curbside

Collection Location

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✅Mattress / Box Spring

Must be fully wrapped in plastic mattress bag/wrap

Curbside OK

✅Sofa / Couch / Recliner

Place 3 feet away from curbside carts

Curbside OK

✅Large Appliances (Washer / Dryer / Stove)

Doors/latches must be removed for child safety

Curbside OK

✅Tree Limbs & Yard Trimmings

Tied in bundles under 4 ft length and under 50 lbs

Curbside OK

✅Wooden Furniture / Tables / Chairs

Break down large sections when possible

Curbside OK

✅Barbecue Grills

Propane tanks MUST be removed prior to set out

Curbside OK

✅Carpeting & Padding

Rolled and securely tied in bundles under 4 feet

Curbside OK

🚫Paint Cans / Liquid Chemicals

Hazardous waste — take to municipal transfer station or household dropoff

Prohibited

🚫Car Batteries & Lithium Batteries

Fire hazard — drop off at automotive retailer or HHW center

Prohibited

🚫Automotive Tires

State environmental restriction — dispose at tire retailer or landfill

Prohibited

🚫Concrete / Brick / Dirt / Stone

Construction masonry exceeds hydraulic truck weight limits

Prohibited

🚫Refrigerators / AC Units (with Freon)

Requires certified Freon evacuation tag before pickup

Prohibited

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San Antonio Curbside Placement & Hauler Specifications

Primary Waste Hauler: City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)

Collection Rules & Cadence: Alternates between Brush collection (tree limbs) and Bulky items (furniture, appliances, mattresses).

Set-Out Window: Set carts out by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening before. Return carts to storage area by 8:00 PM on pickup day.

Municipal Drop-off Transfer Station:

Bitters Brush Recycling & Bulky Drop-Off — 1800 Wurzbach Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78216

Hours: Monday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Phone: (210) 207-6428

San Antonio Neighborhood & ZIP Code Trash Directories

ZIP 78205Downtown San Antonio & King WilliamView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 78209Alamo Heights & BroadwayView Pickup Schedule →ZIP 78258Stone Oak & SonterraView Pickup Schedule →

Frequently Asked Questions About San Antonio Bulk Pickup

How many times a year does San Antonio pick up bulky items and brush?

The City of San Antonio SWMD provides 4 seasonal collections per year: 2 Brush collection weeks and 2 Bulky item collection weeks, alternating throughout the year.

When is recycling picked up in San Antonio?

Blue recycling carts are collected bi-weekly (every other week) on your designated collection day on either Week A or Week B.

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