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Waste Facility
Bulky Waste Collection Center
1531 Frio City Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226
This is the Bulky Waste Collection Center on Frio City Road - a local spot where residents haul oversized items and household junk that won't fit at curbside. Neighbors from around San Antonio drop by when doing big cleanouts or clearing out old furniture and appliances.
Pull into a yard area off Frio City Road and look for an entrance lane or small booth where people usually stop to check in. The property feels industrial - open concrete pads, piles and containers, and a few drive-up bays for larger items. Traffic can form on weekends or during seasonal cleanups, so expect a short lineup at the gate and some walking to get to the right drop-off point. Vehicles typically need to pull up to a specific container or unloading area rather than just tossing stuff on the curb.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring something to cover or tie down loose items in the truck bed - wind can send light stuff flying in an open yard.
- Have items sorted by type and ready to unload before getting to the front of the line to keep things moving.
- Drive a little slower through the site and watch for forklifts, trucks backing up, and people walking between piles.
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