Solid Waste Management Household Hazardous Waste Event

Published on March 06, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (March 6, 2025) – San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) customers are invited to participate in a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Bitters Drop-Off Center, 1800 Wurzbach Parkway, 78216. 

The event is open only to SWMD customers. A valid picture ID and a copy of the most recent CPS Energy bill are required. There is no fee for this service.

Accepted Materials for Disposal 

• Paint
• Oil
• Chemicals
• Pesticides
• Batteries
• Electronics  

Non-accepted Materials for Disposal

• Household garbage
• Ammunition
• Fireworks
• Medications
• Bio-hazardous waste

A complete list of accepted and non-accepted items can be found at SArecycles.org.

Requirements for Drop-Off

• Contents should be kept in original container.
• If the container leaks, 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 them in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
• A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
• If materials are brought in a non-approved container, it will not be returned.
• Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans and 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.

This event is in addition to the permanent HHW drop-off center at 7030 Culebra Road. Complete information on the SWMD’s HHW program, including locations, hours and accepted items can be found at SArecycles.org