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San Antonio Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar

Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.

San Antonio recycling calendar 2026

Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.

A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.

Accepted & prohibited recycling

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

Can you recycle these items in San Antonio?

DPW & sanitation contact

City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department · municipal dpw

Phone: (210) 207-6000

100 W. Houston St Fl 7
San Antonio, TX 78205
Visit Official San Antonio Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at sa.gov

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).