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San Antonio, TX · official rules checked October 28, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near San Antonio, TX

5 landfills and transfer stations and 33 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of San Antonio, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in San Antonio

City of San Antonio Bulky Waste Collection Centers

San Antonio has four Bulky Waste Collection Centers: Bitters (1800 Wurzbach Pkwy), Frio City Road (1531 Frio City Rd), Culebra (7030 Culebra Rd) and Rigsby Road (2755 Rigsby Rd). Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

They are for city residential customers: bring a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee and a photo ID, and the visit is free. Limits: 4 cubic yards of bulky items and 1 cubic yard of construction material, loaded no higher than the truck bed.

Accepted: furniture, mattresses, large appliances, water heaters and AC units, carpet, sinks and tubs, auto parts, up to 6 car tires without rims, and flattened cardboard. Not accepted: household trash, brush and yard waste, hazardous material, soil, rocks and concrete.

Sources: City of San Antonio: Bulky Waste Collection Centers. Checked October 28, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in San Antonio?

For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.

Haul it yourself

Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites

  • Official local rate: They are for city residential customers: bring a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee and a photo ID, and the visit is free.
  • You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
  • Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
  • Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
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Rent a dumpster

One price delivery, haul-away and disposal together

  • Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
  • Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
  • Weight limits and extra-ton fees vary by company, so compare quotes
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Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.

Sites within 20 miles of San Antonio

Sorted by straight-line distance from central San Antonio. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.

Landfills & transfer stations (5)

Construction debris recycling (1)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (4)

Scrap metal & yard waste (28)

Showing the 14 closest of 28. Search a ZIP in the finder for more.

Map: dumps and drop-offs near San Antonio


Interactive map of 24 sites

Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What to do with special items

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Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.

Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.

San Antonio dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to San Antonio?

Measured from central San Antonio, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is City of San Antonio Transfer Station (San Antonio), about 7.0 miles in a straight line. There are 5 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in San Antonio?

Per the official page we cite: They are for city residential customers: bring a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee and a photo ID, and the visit is free. Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.

Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near San Antonio?

Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 2 C&D landfills, 1 C&D recycler, 1 tire site, 3 electronics recyclers and 1 household hazardous waste site. Use the filters above the list.

Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in San Antonio?

If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads.