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What Day Is Trash Pickup in San Antonio, TX?

Updated November 2026

Quick Answer for San Antonio

  • Trash day: Mondays, collected by San Antonio Solid Waste Management
  • Recycling: biweekly on Mondays — no plastic bags, no styrofoam
  • Next holiday delay: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026)
  • Bulk pickup: request online — 2 free/year

Trash pickup in San Antonio is weekly on Mondays. San Antonio Solid Waste Management collects trash, recycling (biweekly on Mondays), and yard waste (weekly). Bins out by 6:30 AM.

Quick Facts

Trash Provider

San Antonio Solid Waste Management

Municipal service

Contact

311

Official website

Trash Pickup

Mondays (weekly)

Set out by 6:30 AM

Recycling Pickup

Mondays (biweekly)

14 materials accepted

Pickup Schedule

Trash Collection

Once per week

Mondays

Recycling Collection

Every other week

Mondays

Yard Waste

weekly

Thursdays

Schedules vary by neighborhood. Check with San Antonio Solid Waste Management for your exact pickup day.

Recycling Rules

San Antonio accepts 14 materials for curbside recycling. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items.

Accepted

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Office paper & mail
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Aluminum cans

NOT Accepted

  • Plastic bags & film
  • Styrofoam (EPS)
  • Paper coffee cups
  • Shredded paper
  • Batteries (household alkaline)
  • Electronics (e-waste)
Recycling rules for San Antonio

Bulk Pickup

How to Schedule

Request online

Free Pickups Per Year

2 free

Call your waste hauler for pricing.

Bulk pickup details for San Antonio

Holiday Pickup Schedule

Federal holidays delay trash pickup in San Antonio by one day. Next: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026).

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026
Presidents' DayFebruary 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Holiday schedule for San Antonio

Composting in San Antonio

Available

San Antonio offers curbside composting for organic waste. Check your hauler for green bin availability.

Hazardous Waste

Paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash in San Antonio.10 drop-off locations for household hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste drop-off in San Antonio

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in San Antonio?
Trash pickup in San Antonio, TX is weekly on Mondays. Set out your bins by 6:30 AM. San Antonio Solid Waste Management handles residential waste collection. Recycling is collected biweekly on Mondays.
Can I recycle pizza boxes in San Antonio?
Yes — Clean portions are recyclable. Greasy sections can go in compost where available, otherwise trash. Many programs now accept the whole box. In San Antonio, pizza boxes are accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in San Antonio?
To schedule bulk pickup in San Antonio, request online. You get 2 free pickups per year. Maximum 10 items per pickup.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in San Antonio?
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) affects trash pickup in San Antonio. Pickup on this day and the rest of the week delayed by one day. Check with San Antonio Solid Waste Management for your specific route. Most federal holidays delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week.
What goes in the recycling bin in San Antonio?
San Antonio accepts 14 types of materials for curbside recycling, including cardboard, paper, glass bottles (check locally), aluminum and steel cans, and plastic #1, #2, and #5 containers. Do NOT put plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items in recycling. Rinse all containers before placing them in the bin.
Does San Antonio have composting?
Yes, San Antonio offers composting. Drop-off composting is available at designated locations.
What do I do if they missed my trash pickup in San Antonio?
If your trash was missed in San Antonio, first confirm it was your scheduled pickup day and that bins were out by 6:30 AM. Then call San Antonio Solid Waste Management at 311 (or your hauler's direct line) to report the miss. Most cities require you to report within 24 hours. Keep your bins at the curb until the makeup collection, which is typically within 1-2 business days.
Where do I take hazardous waste in San Antonio?
San Antonio has approximately 8 household hazardous waste drop-off locations. Items like paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash. Auto parts stores accept motor oil for free. Best Buy and Staples accept electronics. For everything else, use your city's HHW collection events or permanent facility.

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Pickup schedules and rules are based on published municipal data. Schedules vary by neighborhood and route. Always confirm with San Antonio Solid Waste Management for your specific address. This page is for informational purposes only.