ZIP 78254City of San AntonioCity of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)✓ Verified September 2026

78254 San Antonio Bulk Trash Schedule (Alamo Ranch & Far West San Antonio Bulk Trash)

Verified 2026 residential pickup schedule for Alamo Ranch, Northwest Crossing, Shaenfield Place, Westwood, Wildhorse. 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 78254)
Bulk waste in Alamo Ranch & Far West San Antonio Bulk Trash (78254) is collected four seasonal collections annually (two dedicated brush collections and two bulky item collections scheduled by city of san antonio swmd, up to 8 cubic yards per household). by City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD). Limits are capped at 8 cubic yards per pickup. Set containers out after 6:00 PM the evening before collection and retrieve carts by 10:00 PM on collection day. Bulky piles must be set out by 7:00 AM on Monday of designated collection week. Alamo Ranch Community Association and sub-HOA architectural guidelines strictly require brown, blue, and green carts stored out of view behind approved privacy fencing, inside garages, or behind masonry screens.
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78254 Alamo Ranch & Far West San Antonio Bulk Trash Curbside Services & Schedule

🗑️Weekly

Trash Collection

Weekly Curbside Routing on Tuesdays (Brown cart for household trash)

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)

Every other Tuesday on Week A rotation (Blue 95-gallon single-stream recycling cart)

Clean paper, flattened cardboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum cans, and clean glass jars.

🛋️Bi-Weekly Bulk

Bulk Waste Pickup

Every Other Week

Four seasonal collections annually (two dedicated brush collections and two bulky item collections scheduled by City of San Antonio SWMD, up to 8 cubic yards per household).

🧹Curbside Sweeping

Street Sweeping

Quarterly residential street sweeping by City of San Antonio Public Works. Move parked vehicles off neighborhood streets on scheduled sweep dates.

Clear vehicles from curbside on sweeping days to maintain clean storm drains.

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Bulk Trash & Heavy Item Checker (Alamo Ranch & Far West San Antonio Bulk Trash · 78254)

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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⏱️ Set-Out Hours & Summer Schedule

Summer Hours:
7:00 AM route start time. Set all carts and bulky piles curbside by 7:00 AM on collection days during high-heat months.
Standard Hours:
7:00 AM standard route start time. Set containers curbside no earlier than 6:00 PM on Monday evening.
Curbside Time Window:
Set containers out after 6:00 PM the evening before collection and retrieve carts by 10:00 PM on collection day. Bulky piles must be set out by 7:00 AM on Monday of designated collection week.

🏘️ CC&R Guidelines & Fine Prevention

Cart Storage Rule:
Alamo Ranch Community Association and sub-HOA architectural guidelines strictly require brown, blue, and green carts stored out of view behind approved privacy fencing, inside garages, or behind masonry screens.
🛡️ HOA Fine Prevention:
Alamo Ranch master association and sub-HOA compliance committees conduct regular neighborhood sweeps, issuing formal violation notices and $50 to $100 fines for carts visible from the street on non-collection days.
RESIDENT DUMP & TRANSFER FACILITY

Culebra Drop-Off Center (City of San Antonio)

📞 (210) 207-6428
📍 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 items, mattresses, furniture, passenger car tires (up to 8 per year), brush, and appliances without freon. Current CPS Energy bill and matching photo ID required.

📅 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 78254

TrashReminders provides verified curbside trash, bi-weekly A/B recycling, and bulk collection alert coverage across all residential subdivisions, school corridors, and communities surrounding:

Alamo Ranch Community CenterCommunity Center
11655 Alamo Ranch Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78253
Government Canyon State Natural AreaPark
12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254
John Marshall Harlan High SchoolSchool
14350 FM 471, San Antonio, TX 78253

Frequently Asked Questions for San Antonio (78254)

Q:When is bulk trash pickup in Alamo Ranch San Antonio 78254?

The City of San Antonio SWMD provides 4 seasonal collections annually in Alamo Ranch 78254: 2 brush pickup rounds and 2 bulky item rounds. Piles must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on Monday of your scheduled pickup week.

Q:What is the bulk trash limit for San Antonio 78254 residents?

San Antonio residents are permitted up to 8 cubic yards per seasonal collection (roughly 8 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 4 feet high). Piles exceeding 8 cubic yards or containing commercial debris are subject to non-collection and code compliance citations.

Q:Where can Alamo Ranch residents drop off bulky waste between pickups?

Residents can take bulky waste, mattresses, and yard trimmings to the Culebra Drop-Off Center at 7030 Culebra Road with a recent CPS Energy bill showing the solid waste fee and matching photo ID.

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Información en Español: Recolección de Basura en Alamo Ranch & Far West San Antonio Bulk Trash (78254)

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 weekly curbside routing on tuesdays (brown cart for household trash). El reciclaje (every other tuesday on week a rotation (blue 95-gallon single-stream recycling cart)) 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.

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