Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. For monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations, see https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/SWMD/HHW.
Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household cleaners and solvents, lacquer, and shellac; furniture polish; oil filters; paint; pesticides; pool chemicals; and printer cartridges. (Unacceptable materials are: ammunition, fireworks, commercial or medical waste, medicine, and trash.)
A recent CPS Energy bill showing payment of the Environmental Fee and picture ID are required. The following guidelines apply to all materials:
In addition to drop-off events, the city’s permanent drop-off location for hazardous household waste is 7030 Culebra Road, San Antonio, 78238. The facility operates during the following schedule:
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (except holidays)
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (except holidays)