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Landfill
Tessman Road Landfill
Tessman Road Landfill, 7000 I-10 East, San Antonio, 78219, Texas
Tessman Road Landfill sits off I‑10 East in San Antonio and is the local spot where trash gets buried rather than recycled. Neighbors, private haulers and bigger trucks all end up here when they need to dispose of large loads.
This is a large landfill site with visible cells and rolling berms of compacted material; it looks industrial, not tidy like a drop‑off center. There’s a scale and entrance booth to stop at-landfills typically charge tipping fees by weight, so plan on being weighed. Drive slowly through the yard and watch for backing trucks and area traffic while looking for the active unloading pad where trucks tip and compactors work nearby.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover loads with a tarp and secure loose items; wind can scatter debris on the drive in and out.
- Bring a description or paperwork for commercial loads if hauling for a business-commercial trucks are common and things move differently than at small convenience centers.
- Avoid mid‑day weekends if possible; the line to get on the scale can back up, especially during spring cleanup or after storms.
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