Curbside trash, recycling, and bulk collection rules during holiday weeks in San Antonio and the Greater San Antonio Metro Area. Check whether your service day is delayed by 1 business day:
| Holiday | Date | Service Status | Route Impact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | 1-day delay for remaining week |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Regular Service | Normal schedule |
| Labor Day | Sept 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Friday routes move to Saturday |
Help neighbors verify whether their street is delayed by upcoming holidays so cans aren't left out on empty curbs:
Check address-specific pickup days, recycling week parity, and local transfer stations:
In San Antonio, residential pickup generally slides forward by one business day when an observed municipal holiday falls on a weekday. Days earlier in the week prior to the holiday run on normal schedules.
Curbside solid waste, recycling, and bulk collection across San Antonio is managed by City of San Antonio and serviced primarily by City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD).
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.
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.
Blue recycling carts are collected bi-weekly (every other week) on your designated collection day on either Week A or Week B.
Post this helpful notice in your local San Antonio Facebook group or Nextdoor feed before upcoming holiday weeks:
