Is the San Antonio Balcones Recycling location a new facility?
Yes. Balcones Recycling opened a new recycling campus at 6006 Freeport Road in San Antonio, extending its MRF network into the San Antonio market to serve residential and commercial recycling customers.
(210) 207-6428Mon Closed · Tue–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
Services: Residential bulky waste drop-off (up to 4 cubic yards) · Construction debris drop-off (up to 1 cubic yard) · Appliance and furniture disposal · Tire drop-off (6 or fewer, no rims)
Accepts: Auto parts, Barbecue grills, Flattened cardboard boxes, Car tires (6 or fewer, no rims), Carpeting, Construction material and lumber (1 cubic yard or less), Furniture, Glass and mirrors
Who can use the Bulky Waste Collection Centers?
The centers are for City of San Antonio residential customers only. You must bring a recent CPS Energy bill and a photo ID. Materials from commercial waste haulers are not accepted.
Is there a fee to drop off?
If you pay the City's environmental fee (shown on your CPS Energy bill), your collection visit is free.
(210) 921-0047Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Materials Accepted in San Antonio
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in San Antonio include Cardboard, Electronics, Appliances, Aluminum, Copper. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
San Antonio, Texas currently lists 19 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include Cardboard, Electronics, Appliances. 3 centers offer pickup or container service (16% of the market). 12 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. At least 2 scrap metal yards mention cash payouts for scrap. Bring a government-issued ID and confirm rates the day you visit. Average customer rating across published reviews is 4.1 out of 5. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.
Recycling Centers Near San Antonio
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:
