Taking out the garbage + recycling plastic is a no-brainer. When it comes to questionable items such as batteries, spray paint, household chemicals (like Freon and fertilizers), and furniture, knowing how to dispose of them properly isn’t always as easy. Does anyone else have a small family of cleaning sprays living in the back of a kitchen cabinet or is that just us?

That’s why we’re going to spend a little time giving you the necessary tools when it comes to hard-to-dispose items in the 210.

Where to go

Drop off unwanted items five days a week at these four locations:

Bitters Bulky Waste Collection Center near SAT
Frio City Road Center in the Palm Heights neighborhood
Culebra Bulky Waste Collection Center along Culebra and 410
Rigsby Road Bulky Waste Collection Center located near Comanche Park

All four locations have the same drop off hours: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. + Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Don't miss: The City of San Antonio hosts yearly Free Landfill Days. Plan ahead for it's next one happening on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Just a friendly reminder, illegal dumping is a crime and can have consequences like a fine or possible jail time.

What's accepted

Carpeting
Furniture
Large appliances
Mattresses

What's not accepted

Bed linens
Brush, leaves, and yard waste
Clothes
Unbagged insulation

Check out the full list of items.

Bulk Pickup

Don't want to head to the collection center? No problem. The city offers two curbside bulk pickups a year.

City residents will receive a door hanger flyer seven to 10 days in advance of the next pickup date. Use this tool to get an estimate of your next collection date.

Feeling like a waste pro? Up your garbage game by learning how to compost at home.