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Navigating holiday trash pick up in San Antonio can be challenging, especially during festive seasons when collection schedules shift. Understanding these changes is crucial for residents to ensure proper waste disposal and maintain community cleanliness.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in San Antonio
The City of San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department carefully plans holiday trash collection to accommodate seasonal variations. Each fiscal year, which runs from October 1 to September 30, the city publishes a comprehensive holiday collection schedule.
Holiday Collection Schedule Highlights
For the upcoming fiscal year (2024-2025), San Antonio has detailed collection day adjustments for several holidays:
Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 28 – 30, 2024)
- Thursday collection slides to Friday
- Friday collection slides to Saturday
Christmas Week (Dec. 25 – 28, 2024)
- Wednesday collection slides to Thursday
- Thursday collection slides to Friday
- Friday collection slides to Saturday
New Year’s Week (January 1 – 4, 2025)
- Wednesday collection slides to Thursday
- Thursday collection slides to Friday
- Friday collection slides to Saturday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week (January 20 – 25, 2025)
- More extensive schedule shifts:
- Monday collection slides to Tuesday
- Tuesday collection slides to Wednesday
- Wednesday collection slides to Thursday
- Thursday collection slides to Friday
- Friday collection slides to Saturday
Holidays with No Collection Changes
Some holidays maintain their regular collection schedule:
- Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11, 2024)
- Cesar Chavez Day (March 31, 2025)
- Fiesta San Jacinto Day (May 2, 2025)
- Memorial Day (May 26, 2025)
- Juneteenth (June 19, 2025)
- Independence Day (July 4, 2025)
- Labor Day (Sept. 1, 2025)
How to Find Your Collection Day
Residents can easily determine their specific trash pick up day by:
- Visiting the official City of San Antonio website
- Entering their address in the collection day search field
- Reviewing the assigned collection schedule
Important Reminders
- Do not set out brush or bulky items without receiving a door hanger
- Check the holiday schedule early to plan accordingly
- For specific questions, contact San Antonio’s customer service at 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000
Contact Information
- Customer Service: 3-1-1 or 210-207-6000
- Hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 7 days a week
- Holiday hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Staying informed about San Antonio’s holiday trash pick up schedule helps residents maintain clean neighborhoods and avoid missed collections. Always verify your specific collection day and be prepared for potential schedule adjustments during holiday weeks.
FAQ
Is there trash pickup in San Antonio?Residential garbage is collected once per week. Please follow the curbside collection guidelines when setting out your cart.
Why is my trash not being picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
Is MLK Day a federal holiday for garbage pickup?Why Isn’t There Trash Pickup on MLK Day? Since MLK Day is a federal holiday, federal offices, including courts, post offices, Social Security offices, and others, will also be closed.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
https://311.sanantonio.gov/kb/docs/private/graffiti-and-waste-collection/holiday-waste-collection-schedule
View the Holiday Curbside Collection Schedule here. For additional information, please contact the Call Center at 311 or (210) 207-6000.
https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SWMD/Garbage/My-Collection-Day
Holiday Schedule. Curbside holiday collection schedules are determined by fiscal year (FY), which begins October 1 and ends September 30. Each fiscal year’s