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Welcome San Antonio

Learn about our recycling, organics and special programs

Vultures of San Antonio

Why did I see a vulture on that garbage truck?

Start with the CORE 4

Clean glass bottles, clean paper, clean plastic bottles and clean metal cans

Making San Antonio Beautiful

Compost from the organics program goes to places like the Botanical Gardens and City Parks

Businesses and Multi-Family Residents

Become a certified recycling business, or learn about the multifamily recycling ordinance

Climate Action & Adaptation Plan

We can show you how to practice sustainability through the ReWorksSA program
HHW Disposal Event - Saturday, March 6, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
HHW Disposal Event - Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Monthly HHW Drop-Off Event

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Free & Legal Bulky Drop-Off

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Free Compost

While supplies last. Contractors not eligible.
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Friday Fun Facts

Check your answers to the Friday Fun Facts from our Facebook page.

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Give Recyclables a Second Life

What size cart do I have?

The second digit determines the size:
8 = 48 gal, 4 = 64 gal, 6 = 96 gal

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The CORE 4

Recycling Tanglers

DOs and DON'Ts

Battery Disposal

Styrofoam® Problems

Bulky Waste Drop-Off