Brush and yard waste drop-off in San Antonio, TX
Rules change often. Many sites are for residents only and need a utility bill or ID, and some charge fees. Always check the linked official source before you load the truck.
2 public drop-off sites listed.
Quick answer
| Site | Address | Hours | Fee | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitters Brush Recycling Center | 1800 Wurzbach Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78216 | Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays | Fee charged | Residents only |
| Nelson Gardens Brush Recycling Center ⚠ | 8963 Nelson Road, San Antonio, TX 78252 | Services Guide: daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (confirm) | Fee not stated | Eligibility not stated |
Bitters Brush Recycling Center
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Address: 1800 Wurzbach Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: 311 or (210) 207-6000
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays
Fees: Residential: $0.25 per 20 lb increment (per city)
Proof of residency: Recent CPS Energy bill + photo ID; loads must be tarped ($5 penalty)
Notes: Bring recent CPS Energy bill (environmental fee) and photo ID. Accepts paper-bagged leaves, shrubs, tree branches, woody vines. No grass clippings or plastic-bagged leaves.
Nelson Gardens Brush Recycling Center
Not fully verified: Address is listed in the City of San Antonio Services Guide, but a third-party report says the site is now run by Atlas Organics and may no longer be a city brush center. Call 311 to confirm before going.
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Address: 8963 Nelson Road, San Antonio, TX 78252
Hours: Services Guide: daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (confirm)
Notes: Listed in the city's Services Guide as a brush drop-off center; CPS Energy bill and photo ID required; fees apply. Confirm current status with the city.
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