San Antonio Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out by 7:00 a.m.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: by 7:00 a.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Twice per year curbside collection (up to 8 cubic yards); set out by 7 a.m. on scheduled Monday | Up to 8 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Yard trimmings, leaves, and organics are collected weekly in the green organics cart; brush piles up to 8 cubic yards are collected twice per year. |
Trash container requirements
- Residential garbage is collected once per week using City-issued brown carts.
- Place carts curbside by 7:00 a.m. on collection day with wheels touching the curb and lid fully closed.
- Keep carts at least 3 feet apart and unobstructed; remove carts from curb by 10:00 p.m.
San Antonio recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard (flattened) and dry goods packaging / drink boxes
- Paper: Newspaper, magazines, office paper, and junk mail
- Plastic: Cups, kitchen & bath bottles & jugs, water & drink bottles with caps on, yogurt cups
- Metal: Empty aerosol cans (no nozzles), aluminum beverage cans, metal food cans & lids
- Glass: Beverage bottles and food jars (clean with lids removed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, film, or plastic-wrapped items
- Styrofoam packing or containers
- Diapers, clothing, textiles, and shoes
- Tanglers (garden hoses, cords, ropes, string)
- Pizza boxes, napkins, paper towels, and food scraps
San Antonio bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Twice per year curbside collection (up to 8 cubic yards); set out by 7 a.m. on scheduled Monday |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 8 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (210) 207-6000 |
San Antonio holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: San Antonio, TX
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department · municipal dpw
Phone: (210) 207-6000
100 W. Houston St Fl 7San Antonio, TX 78205
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in San Antonio, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out by 7:00 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in San Antonio?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in San Antonio?
Twice per year curbside collection (up to 8 cubic yards); set out by 7 a.m. on scheduled Monday The listed limit is 8 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (210) 207-6000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in San Antonio?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard (flattened) and dry goods packaging / drink boxes, Paper: Newspaper, magazines, office paper, and junk mail, Plastic: Cups, kitchen & bath bottles & jugs, water & drink bottles with caps on, yogurt cups, Metal: Empty aerosol cans (no nozzles), aluminum beverage cans, metal food cans & lids, Glass: Beverage bottles and food jars (clean with lids removed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, film, or plastic-wrapped items, Styrofoam packing or containers, Diapers, clothing, textiles, and shoes, Tanglers (garden hoses, cords, ropes, string), Pizza boxes, napkins, paper towels, and food scraps. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon–Fri by Street Address).