What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedMattress
AcceptedAppliance
AcceptedFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
LimitedTVs accepted, up to 3.
Tire
Limited6 or fewer, no rims.
Yard waste
Not acceptedBrush and branches
AcceptedBrush is collected as a separate pile from bulky items.
Construction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
Piles should be no more than eight cubic yards. Up to 6 car tires (no rims) and up to 3 TVs are accepted.
Set-out rules
Place the pile within eight feet of the curb in front of your house, even if garbage is serviced in the alley, ready by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. The door hanger date is when to set out, not the actual pickup day, and collection can take up to a week.
Not accepted
- Brush, leaves and yard waste in the bulky pile
- Concrete
- Construction or demolition material
- Glass and mirrors
- Household hazardous waste
- Roofing material
- Soil and rocks
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Bulky Waste Collection Centers and a Brush Collection Center are listed on the city site.
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Quick answers
Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in San Antonio?
Customers of the City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department curbside service.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in San Antonio?
Brush and bulky item collection is provided twice a year each. Use Find My Collection Day for an estimated timeframe; a door hanger gives your collection week 7-10 days ahead. Extra out-of-cycle brush or bulky pickups can be requested online or by calling 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.
How much does bulk trash pickup cost in San Antonio?
Two bulky collections a year are included. An additional collection costs a fee based on pile size, with a free estimate from staff.
What are the limits for bulk pickup in San Antonio?
Piles should be no more than eight cubic yards. Up to 6 car tires (no rims) and up to 3 TVs are accepted.
What can’t go out with bulk pickup in San Antonio?
Brush, leaves and yard waste in the bulky pile, Concrete, Construction or demolition material, Glass and mirrors, Household hazardous waste, Roofing material, Soil and rocks.
Sources
Last verified: Sep 19, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collection, City of San Antonio (archived copy saved 2026-09-19; original https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SWMD/Brush-Bulky/Curbside) ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026