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Appliance Disposal in San Antonio, TX: Fridge Pickup and Rules
How to get rid of an old fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or range in San Antonio, from official city pages checked November 1, 2026. San Antonio population: 1,548,422 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025).
City rules and fees
- Curbside brush and bulky item collection is provided twice a year. Large appliances and water heaters are accepted in the bulky pile. (City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management: Curbside Brush and Bulky Item Collection)
- Piles should be no more than eight cubic yards, within eight feet of the curb, and ready by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. A door hanger gives your week 7 to 10 days ahead. (City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management: Curbside Brush and Bulky Item Collection)
- A pile with the wrong material, an obstructed pile, or one set out after crews pass can bring a fine of up to $2,000 per day plus a collection and disposal fee. (City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management: Curbside Brush and Bulky Item Collection)
- An extra out-of-cycle bulky collection can be requested for a fee based on pile size: call 3-1-1 or (210) 207-6000. (City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management: Curbside Brush and Bulky Item Collection)
- Four Bulky Waste Collection Centers are open year round for residential customers and accept large appliances, water heaters and AC units. The visit is free if you pay the City environmental fee: bring a recent CPS Energy bill showing it and a photo ID. Limit four cubic yards of bulky items. Open Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management: Bulky Waste Collection Centers)
- The city pages don't mention refrigerant or Freon tags; call 3-1-1 before setting out a fridge or AC unit. (City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management: Curbside Brush and Bulky Item Collection)
Federal refrigerant rule
- The final disposer of an appliance is responsible for making sure any refrigerant in it is recovered. If someone else recovered it first, EPA requires a signed statement with that person's name and address and the date of recovery. EPA says no sticker is required for disposal. (U.S. EPA: Appliance Disposal (Section 608))
Before you haul it
- Empty fridges and freezers completely.
- Check whether the program wants fridge or freezer doors removed, taped shut or left on. Rules differ by city; some reject taped doors.
- Unplug the appliance. On a gas range or dryer, have the gas line shut off and capped by a qualified person before moving it.
- Call ahead: fees and rules change, and the official pages are the final word.
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Texas repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No Texas repair shop is listed on this site yet. Shops will only be shown as partners after they agree in writing. Until then, ask any shop you call whether it works on your appliance and brand, and check reviews from more than one source.
FAQ
Does San Antonio take refrigerators at the curb?
The City lists large appliances as accepted in its twice-a-year bulky collection. You can also drop it off free at one of four Bulky Waste Collection Centers if you pay the City environmental fee. The city pages do not mention refrigerant; call 3-1-1 before setting out a fridge or AC unit. Source: City of San Antonio.
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