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How to get rid of furniture in San Antonio, TX
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Quick answer
Wait for your bulky door hanger, then put the furniture at the curb in front of your house (within 8 ft, no brush mixed in) by 7 AM Monday of your 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. Furniture is accepted in the curbside bulky item collection, which comes twice a year.
- 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. Couch cushions with blood or bed bugs aren't 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
- Furniture dolly — Helps move a couch or dresser to the curb without lifting it the whole way.
- Moving straps — Spreads the weight of large furniture across two people.
FAQ
How do I get rid of furniture or a couch in San Antonio?
Wait for your bulky door hanger, then put the furniture at the curb in front of your house (within 8 ft, no brush mixed in) by 7 AM Monday of your 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 furniture in San Antonio?
Yes. Furniture is accepted in the curbside bulky item collection, which comes twice a year.
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 furniture 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. Couch cushions with blood or bed bugs aren't accepted.
Any other tips for getting rid of furniture 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.