City Offers Multiple Locations for Live Christmas Tree Recycling

Published on January 02, 2025

City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management 


SAN ANTONIO (January 2, 2025) – The City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will have four free drop-off locations for undecorated Christmas trees in January. Trees must not have any lights, stands, artificial snow, or other decorations. Trees must be loose and unbagged. Smaller live trees may also be placed in the green organic carts during normal weekly collection.

Drop-Off Centers

You may visit the drop-off centers below from January 4 - 15.

Location Hours
Culebra Road Drop-Off Center
7030 Culebra Road
San Antonio, TX 78238
Directions
Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Frio City Road Drop-Off Center
1531 Frio City Road
San Antonio, TX 78226
Directions
Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rigsby Road Drop-Off Center
2755 Rigsby Road
San Antonio, TX 78222
Directions
Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bitters Brush Recycling Center
1800 Wurzbach Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78216
Directions
Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Free Mulch

In mid-January, customers may visit the Bitters Brush Recycling Center and receive free mulch from collected trees while supplies last. For questions on how to dispose of specific items or to learn more about SWMD's collection services, please visit SARecycles.org.