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Curbside Organics Collection

Curbside Organics Collection

The green organics cart is for household compostable material and is collected one specific day per week on the same day the blue recycling cart is also collected. Find your collection day.

  • There are two sizes available – 96-gallon and 48-gallon. Call 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000 and request the best size for your household.
  • The monthly collection fee is based on the size of your brown trash cart. There is no fee for collecting the green and blue carts.
  • On your collection day, set the green cart at the curb by 7:00 am.
  • The green cart cannot be in the lawn, on the sidewalk or in the driveway. (Alley collections are the only exception.)
  • The wheels should be touching the curb.
  • It should be at least three feet apart from the blue cart so the automated arm can grab the cart easily.
  • It should be unobstructed – not behind parked cars or blocked by other things. Also, it should not be under low hanging tree limbs.
  • Do not overfill or overstuff the cart. The material could get lodged in the cart and not empty. If it is too heavy, the cart could fall into the truck.
  • The lid must close completely. Do not put extra material on top or to the side of the carts. The arm cannot grab it.
  • If you feel your cart has been missed, wait until 5:00 pm to report it to 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.
  • Report damaged carts to 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.

Accepted Materials

  • Food Waste

    • Peels & cores
    • Table scraps
    • Nuts & grains
    • Bread, cereal & pasta

  • Food-Soiled Paper

    • Coffee filters
    • Paper cups & paper plates
    • Paper take-out boxes & cups (no plastic lids)
    • Pizza boxes

  • Yard Trimmings

    • Small branches (smaller than 3 feet)
    • Plants & leaves
    • Yard clippings

  • Other Materials

    • Shredded paper
    • Popsicle® sticks

Unacceptable Materials

No plastics of any kind

  • Diapers
  • Bottle caps (metal or plastic)
  • Plastic bags
  • Styrofoam®
  • Condiment packets
  • Plastic utensils
  • Pet food bags
  • Construction or demolition material
  • Metal & glass

  • How to Compost Correctly

    Learn which items belong in the green cart and which do not.

  • Search Material Disposal

    Search almost any item or material to see if it is accepted in San Antonio’s recycling program.

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We communicate directly with individual customers in a variety of ways. Here are the methods we use and what the messages mean.

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Curbside Recycling Collection

Curbside Recycling Collection

The blue recycling cart is for household recyclable materials and is collected one specific day per week on the same day the green organics cart is also collected. Find your collection day.

  • There are two sizes available – 96-gallon and 48-gallon. Call 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000 and request the best size for your household.
  • The monthly collection fee is based on the size of your brown trash cart. There is no fee for collecting the blue and green carts.
  • On your collection day, set the blue cart at the curb by 7:00 am.
  • The blue cart cannot be in the lawn, on the sidewalk or in the driveway. (Alley collections are the only exception.)
  • The wheels should be touching the curb.
  • It should be at least three feet apart from the green cart so the automated arm can grab it easily.
  • It should be unobstructed – not behind parked cars or blocked by other things. Also, it should not be under low hanging tree limbs.
  • Do not overfill or overstuff the cart. The material could get lodged in the cart and not empty. If it is too heavy, the cart could fall into the truck.
  • The lid must close completely. Do not put extra material on top or to the side of the carts. The arm cannot grab it.
  • If you feel your cart has been missed, wait until 5:00 pm to report it to 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.
  • Report damaged carts to 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.

Accepted Materials

Items should be loose and never in bags

  • Paper

    • Office paper & junk mail
    • Cardboard (flattened)
    • Dry goods packaging & drink boxes
    • Newspaper & magazines 

  • Plastic

    • Water & drink bottles (with caps on)
    • Yogurt cups
    • Cups
    • Kitchen & bath bottles & jugs 

  • Metal

    • Aluminum drink cans
    • Metal food cans & lids
    • Aerosol cans (empty, no nozzles)

  • Glass

    • Beverage bottles
    • Food jars (lids removed) 

Unacceptable Materials

  • Plastic bags of any kind
  • Diapers
  • Hard plastic
  • Styrofoam® packing
  • Napkins & paper towels
  • Shredded paper
  • Garden hoses
  • Aluminum foil
  • Clothes hangers
  • Toys
  • Clothing & shoes
  • Wood & brush/yard waste
  • Needles & medical waste
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Pizza & take-out boxes

  • How to Recycle Correctly

    Learn which items belong in the blue cart and which do not.

  • Search Material Disposal

    Search almost any item or material to see if it is accepted in San Antonio’s recycling program.

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We communicate directly with individual customers in a variety of ways. Here are the methods we use and what the messages mean.

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Customer Communication

We communicate directly with individual customers in a variety of ways. Here are the methods we use and what the messages mean.

Mail

  • Holiday Schedules

    All customers receive a letter in early November for collection day changes over Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and MLK Day.

  • Blue Cart Contamination Notice

    Customers may receive a letter and an informational flyer when Drivers or Inspectors see unaccepted items in the blue cart.

  • Green Cart Contamination Notice

    Customers may receive a letter and an informational flyer when Drivers or Inspectors see unaccepted items in the green cart.

  • Brush & Bulky Violations

    Violations to the curbside brush and bulky guidelines will also generate a letter. Read more about these programs and schedules.

  • Account Information

    There are various other letters about specific issues. Please open and read carefully all correspondence from the Department.

Tags

  • Brush & Bulky Violation

    Tag B05

    A violation tag is for issues with brush and bulky collections. Fees are based on the size of the problem.

  • Code Referral

    Tag B06

    Sometimes waste is left where we are unable to collect it and Code Enforcement is notified.

  • Blue Cart Warning

    Tag B01

    If blue cart contamination persists at an address, that resident is notified future problems may result in a fee.

  • Green Cart Warning

    Tag B03

    If green cart contamination persists at an address, that resident is notified future problems may result in a fee.

  • Blue Cart Fee Assessment

    Tag B02

    Continual blue cart contamination issues will ultimately result in a fee of either $25 or $50 for diapers.

  • Green Cart Fee Assessment

    Tag B04

    Continual green cart contamination issues will ultimately result in a fee of either $25 or $50 for diapers.

  • Suggestion to Upsize

    Tag E01

    If we notice extra trash outside your cart, we recommend the 96-gallon.

  • Cart Notice

    Tag B09

    Collection may not have been possible for several reasons.

  • Friendly Reminder

    Tag B07

    We found unaccepted items in your carts that may have been unintentional.

  • Parking Notice

    Tag C01

    Proper parking in cul-de-sacs is important in order for our trucks to maneuver safely.

  • Thank You!

    Tag E02

    We appreciate your participation in our programs.

Door Hangers

  • New Customer

    Quick overview of all services available to residential solid waste customers.

  • Alley Close

    Tag A01

    There may be collection problems in your alley. Issues such as construction, obstruction, and weather conditions affect collection.

  • Alley Reopen

    Tag A02

    Your alley will reopen after being closed for service.

  • Brush Notice

    Tag F01

    Brush piles are collected two times per year. These hangers are placed out several weeks ahead.

  • Bulky Notice

    Tag F02

    Bulky Item piles are collected two times per year. These hangers are placed out several weeks ahead.

  • Bulky Drop-Off

    Tag D04

    Several bulky drop-off locations are available around the city for free.

  • Recycling Jobs

    Tag D04

    Recycling provides many jobs in Texas.

  • Do Not Bag Recyclables

    Tag D01

    Do not bag recyclables. They go loose into the blue cart.

  • Cart Removed

    Tag A07

    Sometimes we have to remove a cart from a property due to repeated violations.

  • Cart Replacement

    Tag A03

    Sometimes we have to replace a cart due to damage.

  • No Plastic Bags or Styrofoam®

    Tag G01

    Plastic bags and Styrofoam® are no longer accepted in the blue cart.

  • Out-of-Cycle Estimate

    Tag A04

    For an out-of-cycle Brush or Bulky Item collection, this hanger will be left with the estimated cost to collect.

  • Out-of-Cycle No Estimate

    Tag A05

    Sometimes we are unable to provide an estimate for an out-of-cycle collection.

  • We Would Like to Contact You

    Tag A06

    Sometimes we need to speak with you regarding a service issue.

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Field Trips

Field Trips

Visit our many facilities from the comfort of home or the classroom. Get an inside peek at how we keep San Antonio beautiful.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you want to make a difference in your community? We do, too.

The Solid Waste Management Department has created SWMDoers and you are invited to join us in our volunteer activities. Click on an activity below to sign up to help us.

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