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How to get rid of appliances in San Antonio, TX
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Quick answer
Put the appliance at the curb in front of your house (within 8 ft, no brush) by 7 AM Monday of your bulky collection week. Or take it to a Bulky Waste Collection Center for free with your CPS Energy bill and photo ID.
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- Curbside
- Yes. Large appliances and water heaters are accepted in the twice-a-year curbside bulky item collection.
- How to prepare
- Put the pile at the curb in front of your house, even if your garbage is picked up in the alley, within 8 ft of the curb. Don't block it with parked cars or put it under low limbs, on a vacant lot or on a water meter. Keep brush out of a bulky pile.
- Cost / limits
- Up to 8 cubic yards per pile. Piles that are mixed, blocked or set out after crews pass can be fined up to $2,000 a day, plus collection and disposal fees. An extra out-of-cycle pickup costs a fee based on pile size (free estimate through 311).
- Appointment
- No for regular collection. You'll get a door hanger 7–10 days ahead, and the date on it is the set-out date, not the pickup day. Have the pile out by 7 AM Monday of your collection week. For an extra pickup, request an out-of-cycle collection online or call 311 (210-207-6000).
- Drop-off
- Bulky Waste Collection Centers are at Bitters (1800 Wurzbach Pkwy.), Frio City (1531 Frio City Rd.), Culebra (7030 Culebra Rd.) and Rigsby (2755 Rigsby Rd.). They're free if you pay the City's environmental fee: bring a recent CPS Energy bill and photo ID. Up to 4 cubic yards of bulky items. Large appliances, water heaters and AC units are accepted.
- Tip
- Centers are open Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–4 PM. Curbside pickup can take up to a week to finish. Questions: 311 or 210-207-6000.
Official source: www.sa.gov · www.sa.gov
Helpful supplies
- Appliance hand truck — Designed for moving washers, dryers and other heavy appliances.
- Furniture sliders — Lets you slide a heavy appliance across the floor without lifting it.
General tips from official sources
- ENERGY STAR has recycling information for clothes washers and other appliances. (www.energystar.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of an old appliance in San Antonio?
Put the appliance at the curb in front of your house (within 8 ft, no brush) by 7 AM Monday of your bulky collection week. Or take it to a Bulky Waste Collection Center for free with your CPS Energy bill and photo ID.
Is there curbside pickup for appliances in San Antonio?
Yes. Large appliances and water heaters are accepted in the twice-a-year curbside bulky item collection.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Up to 8 cubic yards per pile. Piles that are mixed, blocked or set out after crews pass can be fined up to $2,000 a day, plus collection and disposal fees. An extra out-of-cycle pickup costs a fee based on pile size (free estimate through 311).
Do I need an appointment in San Antonio?
No for regular collection. You'll get a door hanger 7–10 days ahead, and the date on it is the set-out date, not the pickup day. Have the pile out by 7 AM Monday of your collection week. For an extra pickup, request an out-of-cycle collection online or call 311 (210-207-6000).
Where can I drop off appliances in San Antonio?
Bulky Waste Collection Centers are at Bitters (1800 Wurzbach Pkwy.), Frio City (1531 Frio City Rd.), Culebra (7030 Culebra Rd.) and Rigsby (2755 Rigsby Rd.). They're free if you pay the City's environmental fee: bring a recent CPS Energy bill and photo ID. Up to 4 cubic yards of bulky items. Large appliances, water heaters and AC units are accepted.
Any other tips for getting rid of appliances in San Antonio?
Centers are open Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–4 PM. Curbside pickup can take up to a week to finish. Questions: 311 or 210-207-6000.