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Covel Gardens is the neighborhood waste disposal site at 8611 Covel Road in San Antonio, used by local residents hauling routine cleanup loads. Neighbors bring pickups and small trailers here rather than big commercial trucks.
Pull up to an entrance area with a booth and a scale - vehicles usually pause there before moving into the yard. The site feels like a compact, open lot with piles and containers spread out, so give extra room when turning or backing a trailer. Lines build on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect a short wait at busy times. Recycling and metal drop-offs tend to be grouped near the front, with bulk drop points a bit farther in.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have a photo ID and proof of residency ready in the glove compartment for quick access.
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving home to prevent debris on the road and at the site.
- Bring a helper to guide backing if hauling a trailer; the lanes can be tighter than they look from the road.
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