Default rule and exceptions
San Antonio Solid Waste Management provides curbside brush & bulky item collection twice a year; an out-of-cycle/additional collection is available but the resident pays a fee based on pile size.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| City / sanitation | SWMD provides free curbside brush and bulky item collection twice per year with advance notice. |
| Property owner | Resident pays a size-based fee to request an out-of-cycle/additional brush or bulky collection beyond the twice-yearly free service. |
| Exceptions | Out-of-cycle/additional collection requires a fee based on pile size |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
Curbside brush and bulky item collection is provided twice for each per year.
If you need an additional brush or bulky collection, request an out-of-cycle collection online or by calling 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000. The fee is based on the size of the pile.
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Common questions
Who pays for bulk trash / junk removal in San Antonio, TX?
Responsibility is shared. SWMD provides free curbside brush and bulky item collection twice per year with advance notice.
Are there exceptions in San Antonio, TX?
Out-of-cycle/additional collection requires a fee based on pile size
What is this based on for San Antonio, TX?
This verdict is sourced to Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collection and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collectionofficial-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
- Curbside Brush & Bulky Item Collection (extra pickup fee)official-guide · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-13
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