Community Household Hazardous Waste Event

Published on February 16, 2023

SAN ANTONIO (February 16, 2023) – City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) customers are invited to participate in a special Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event at 2755 Rigsby Rd, on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, from 8 a.m.-noon.

Paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and electronics will be accepted at this event.

Guidelines:

• Contents should be kept in the original container.
• If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leak proof or lined cardboard box.
• Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
• Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed.
• A technician will unload the box and return it upon request.
• If materials are brought in a non-approved container such as its original packaging, the container will not be returned.
• Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans or 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.
• Non-accepted items include household garbage, ammunition, fireworks, and medical waste.

A complete list of accepted and non-accepted items can be found at SArecycles.org. Solid Waste Management customers must present a valid picture ID and a copy of their most recent CPS Energy bill, showing payment of the Environmental Fee.

The permanent HHW drop-off center is open year-round Tuesday through Saturday and located at 7030 Culebra Road. The City also has monthly drop-off events at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway and quarterly drop-off events at 2755 Rigsby. The next drop-off events at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway will be Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4. The next drop-off event at our 2755 Rigsby location will be on Saturday, May 20. For more information, including locations, hours and accepted items visit: SArecycles.org.

DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to divert loads to other sites in the event of operational constraints. The City of San Antonio and its partners are not responsible for damage to vehicles or injury to attendees of the event.