Curbside Garbage Collection

Residential garbage is collected once per week. Please follow the curbside collection guidelines when setting out your cart.

How to Use the Brown Cart

• Place garbage in plastic bags and secure tightly.
• Make sure the lid can close.
• For an additional pick-up, call 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000. This is available up to 3 times per year for a small fee.
• To report a lost or damaged cart, call 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000.

Unaccepted Items

Brown garbage carts are for regular household trash only. Examples of prohibited items include:

• Batteries
• Bio-hazardous items
• Construction materials such as metal, lumber and tile.
  • Take this to a Bulky Drop Off Center.
• Dead animals
• Fireworks
• Hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil, or household cleaners.
  • Take this to a Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Center.
• Hot coals and ashes
• Medicine

Lower Your Collection Fee

Brown trash carts are available in three sizes. The smaller the size, the lower the monthly collection fee.

Cart Downsizing