ZIP 78251City of San AntonioCity of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)✓ Verified September 2026
78251 San Antonio Bulk Trash Schedule (Westover Hills & Great Northwest)
Verified 2026 residential pickup schedule for Westover Hills, Great Northwest, Northwest Crossing, Villages of Westcreek, Heritage Park. Sourced from official City of San Antonio and City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) collection records. Includes A/B recycling rotations, bulk collection rules, street sweeping hours, and local transfer station drop-off guidelines.
⚡ 2026 Curbside Route Key (San Antonio, TX 78251)
Bulk waste in Westover Hills & Great Northwest (78251) is collected curbside bulky item pickup occurs twice annually during designated city collection windows (up to 8 cubic yards). free year-round drop-off at swmd centers. by City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). Limits are capped at 8 cubic yards per pickup. San Antonio city ordinance 14-41 requires carts placed curbside no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening prior and returned to private property storage by 10:00 PM on pickup day. City ordinance and subdivision deed restrictions mandate that brown, blue, and green carts remain stored behind front building lines or screened from public street view.
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78251 Westover Hills & Great Northwest Curbside Services & Schedule
🗑️Weekly
Trash Collection
Brown trash cart collected weekly on Tuesdays. Green organics cart for food scraps and yard trimmings collected weekly on Tuesdays.
Standard household refuse collection by City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). All bags must fit inside curbside roll carts with lids closed.
♻️A-Week Rotation
Recycling (Blue Cart)
Blue recycling cart collected every other Tuesday on alternating bi-weekly schedule (A-Week).
Curbside bulky item pickup occurs twice annually during designated city collection windows (up to 8 cubic yards). Free year-round drop-off at SWMD centers.
🧹Curbside Sweeping
Street Sweeping
City of San Antonio sweeps residential streets on quarterly routes. Parked vehicles must be removed on scheduled sweep days.
Clear vehicles from curbside on sweeping days to maintain clean storm drains.
🛋️ Interactive San Antonio Bulk Waste Tool
Bulk Trash & Heavy Item Checker (Westover Hills & Great Northwest · 78251)
Common Curbside Items:
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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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Never wake up in a panic to the sound of the garbage truck. We alert your phone at 8:00 PM the evening before pickup with exact cart rules and holiday shift alerts.
Roll carts to the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening prior.
Standard Hours:
Roll carts to the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening prior.
Curbside Time Window:
San Antonio city ordinance 14-41 requires carts placed curbside no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening prior and returned to private property storage by 10:00 PM on pickup day.
🏘️ CC&R Guidelines & Fine Prevention
Cart Storage Rule:
City ordinance and subdivision deed restrictions mandate that brown, blue, and green carts remain stored behind front building lines or screened from public street view.
🛡️ HOA Fine Prevention:
Great Northwest HOA and City of San Antonio code compliance officers issue notices and $50–$100 municipal citations for carts left on the street or premature bulk staging.
📍 Facility Address7030 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238
🕒 Operating HoursTuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📦 Accepted Materials & Entry RulesBulky household furniture, mattresses, brush, scrap metal, appliances, and passenger tires. Free for residents with current CPS Energy bill and photo ID.
📅 2026 Holiday Schedule Impacts & Observed Days
Holiday service impacts can vary by municipal franchise agreement and specific collection route. In San Antonio, major holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day) typically postpone collection by one business day when falling on or before your scheduled pickup:
New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, 2026
Independence Day
Fri, July 3, 2026
Labor Day
Mon, Sept 7, 2026
Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
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Local Landmarks & Service Coverage Area in 78251
TrashReminders provides verified curbside trash, bi-weekly A/B recycling, and bulk collection alert coverage across all residential subdivisions, school corridors, and communities surrounding:
SeaWorld San AntonioCivic
10500 Sea World Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
Northwest Vista CollegeSchool
3535 N Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251
Westover MarketplaceShopping
8203 TX-151, San Antonio, TX 78251
Frequently Asked Questions for San Antonio (78251)
Q:When is bulk trash pickup in San Antonio 78251 (Westover Hills)?
City of San Antonio SWMD conducts semi-annual curbside bulk pickup in 78251. Homeowners can also drop off bulky items year-round at the Culebra Drop-Off Center (7030 Culebra Rd) for free with a current CPS Energy electric bill.
Q:What days are trash and recycling collected in Westover Hills?
Garbage (brown cart) and organics (green cart) are collected weekly on Tuesdays. Blue recycling carts are collected every other Tuesday on the A-Week schedule.
Q:What is the maximum bulk pile size in San Antonio 78251?
San Antonio limits curbside bulk piles to 8 cubic yards (roughly 8 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high). Piles exceeding 8 yards receive SWMD excess removal fees and municipal citations.
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Información en Español: Recolección de Basura en Westover Hills & Great Northwest (78251)
En San Antonio, los servicios residenciales son operados por City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). La recolección de basura regular se realiza brown trash cart collected weekly on tuesdays. green organics cart for food scraps and yard trimmings collected weekly on tuesdays.. El reciclaje (blue recycling cart collected every other tuesday on alternating bi-weekly schedule (a-week).) y los objetos voluminosos siguen el calendario municipal. Coloque los botes afuera la tarde anterior y guárdelos después del servicio para evitar multas de HOA.
