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HHW Drop-off Materials

Acceptable Materials:

  • Paint (limit 28 one-gallon cans or 3 five-gallon pails)
  • Antifreeze
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Tub & Tile Cleaner
  • Pesticides
  • Brake Fluid
  • Lacquer / Shellac
  • Furniture Polish
  • Batteries
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Wood Stain
  • Oven Cleaner
  • Motor Oil
  • Drain Cleaners
  • Paint Thinner
  • Automobile Tires (limit 5 per day)
  • Oil Filters
  • Solvents
  • Spot Removers
  • Transmission Fluid
  • Fluorescent Light Fixtures and Ballasts
  • Used Cooking Oil
  • Cell phones and Cell phone Accessories
    In partnership with the San Antonio Police Department Victims’ Advocacy Program
Most any household material labeled "Toxic", "Corrosive" or "Flammable" can be brought to the HHW Drop-Off Center. Materials should be kept in their original containers. If containers are deteriorated or leaking, transfer materials to a safe container and label the new container to correctly identify the contents. If the material cannot be safely transferred, double bag the old container in heavy duty garbage bags Do not mix different materials in the same container. Place all items to be disposed of in a box and place it in the trunk or truck bed to bring to the collection event.

The HHW Drop-off Center is free to City of San Antonio garbage fee ratepayers. A copy of their recent CPS Energy bill is necessary to support proof of residency.


Unacceptable Materials:

  • Explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Ammunition
  • Medical Waste
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Commercial / Industrial Waste
  • Appliances
  • Trash / Debris
  • 55-gallon Drums
  • Large quantities of materials
These items are not accepted at the HHW facility. Large quantities of any material may be considered commercial if that waste exceeds 220 pounds. Field crews are authorized to determine compliance with this policy. Information on how to properly dispose of these types of materials or if you have a large quantity, please call 207-6400.


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