GREATER SAN ANTONIO METRO AREACity of San Antonioβœ“ Verified September 2026

San Antonio Trash & Bulky Pickup Schedule (2026)

Verified curbside collection days, A/B recycling week rotation calendars, bulk trash guidelines, and local drop-off centers across Greater San Antonio Metro Area. Sourced from official municipal and hauler schedules.

⚑ Quick Summary (San Antonio, TX Curbside Rules)
In San Antonio, brown trash carts and green organics carts are collected weekly by SWMD. Blue recycling carts rotate bi-weekly (Week A / Week B). Seasonal collection occurs 4 times per year (2 Brush collection weeks + 2 Bulky item weeks, alternating). Carts must be curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.
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San Antonio Curbside Collection & Cart Rules

πŸ—‘οΈWeekly

Brown Cart (Pay-As-You-Throw Trash)

Tiered rate by container size ($14.76 to $26.79/mo). All waste must fit inside cart with lid closed.

♻️Bi-Weekly (Week A / Week B)

Blue Cart (Recycling)

Clean paper, cardboard, plastics #1-7, glass, aluminum cans. Alternates every 2 weeks.

🌱Weekly

Green Cart (Organics)

Food scraps, food-soiled paper towels, leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings.

πŸ›‹οΈ4 Times Per Year (2 Brush + 2 Bulky)

Brush & Bulky Item Collection

Alternates between Brush collection (tree limbs) and Bulky items (furniture, appliances, mattresses).

πŸ“ San Antonio Neighborhood & ZIP Code Schedules

Select your specific neighborhood or ZIP code to view street-level collection calendars, recycling parity, and local transfer station hours:

ZIP 78205View Schedule β†’
Downtown San Antonio & King William
ZIP 78209View Schedule β†’
Alamo Heights & Broadway
ZIP 78258View Schedule β†’
Stone Oak & Sonterra
RESIDENT DROP-OFF & TRANSFER FACILITY

Bitters Brush Recycling & Bulky Drop-Off

πŸ“ž (210) 207-6428
πŸ“ Facility Address1800 Wurzbach Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78216
πŸ•’ Operating HoursMonday–Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
πŸ“¦ Accepted Materials & RulesBrush, tree branches, bulky furniture, mattresses, tires, appliances.

πŸ“… 2026 San Antonio Observed Holiday Delays

Curbside collection routes in San Antonio follow standard holiday schedules. When a major holiday occurs on a weekday, routes generally shift forward by one business day:

New Year's DayJan 1, 2026
1-day delay for remaining week
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day
Independence DayJuly 4, 2026
Normal schedule
Labor DaySept 7, 2026
Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day
Thanksgiving DayNov 26, 2026
Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday
Christmas DayDec 25, 2026
Friday routes move to Saturday

Frequently Asked Questions About San Antonio Trash & Recycling

Q: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.

Q: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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