San Antonio Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators

WM Covel Gardens and Republic Tessman Road do not publish rates. Customer reviews suggest WM base rates around $50/ton with taxes and surcharges totaling $80⁠–⁠$105+ per load. TDS Starcrest Transfer Station charges flat rates by vehicle size: $80 for a mini pickup, $108 for a standard pickup, $240 for cab-high loads. Texas state average MSW tipping fee is $45.15/ton (EREF 2024) — San Antonio is likely above this average.

• Call both WM Covel Gardens (210-623-8800) and Republic Tessman Road (210-661-7558) for competing quotes — rates are negotiated
• TDS Starcrest flat rates may save money on lighter loads versus per-ton pricing at landfills

Beck Landfill is the only facility with published C&D rates at $58/ton for loads over 2.24 tons. Asphalt shingles run $150/ton (over 2 tons) or $300 minimum (under 2 tons). Environmental fee of $17.50 per load applies to every visit. Beck is C&D only — no MSW, no household waste, no Freon appliances, no electronics.

• Beck Landfill at $58/ton is the cheapest published disposal rate in San Antonio — route all C&D here
• Batch C&D loads above 2.24 tons (4,482 lbs) to avoid the $130 minimum charge on lighter loads

CMC Recycling (726 Probandt St, (210) 227-3141, Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM) has operated since 1951. Second location at 5855 US Hwy 87 East. Great Northwest Recycling (7386 Grissom Rd, (210) 523-8155) accepts all metals, batteries, and cardboard. San Antonio scrap averages: copper ~$1.93/lb, aluminum ~$0.72/lb, brass ~$1.68/lb.

• CMC Recycling has two San Antonio locations — route metals to whichever is closest to your dump run
• At San Antonio disposal costs, every pound of metal diverted generates revenue AND avoids tipping fees

TDS Starcrest surcharges: mattresses $40 each, box springs $40, sofa $40, sofa sleeper $80, non-refrigerated appliances $35, tires $10⁠–⁠$40 each, tire with rim +$15 additional. Beck Landfill: mattresses $20 each (limit 2, unsoiled only), no-tarp fee $25, load pull-off fee $100. WM Covel Gardens requires safety vests on-site — must purchase there if you do not have one.

• Always tarp loads — Beck charges $25 no-tarp fee and Texas state law requires load covering
• Stock safety vests on every truck — WM Covel Gardens requires them on-site

Independent, family-owned C&D landfill. Only published disposal rates in San Antonio. Does NOT accept MSW, household waste, Freon appliances, electronics, or tires (unless sidewalls removed). Environmental fee $17.50/load. Mattresses $20 each (limit 2, unsoiled). No-tarp fee $25. Cash, Visa, MC, Discover, debit accepted. No checks. Beck Dispose-All roll-off service available.

Materials accepted: C&D debris, Clean soil/dirt/concrete/gravel/brick, Asphalt/rock, Yard waste/brush, Furniture, Carpet, Non-Freon appliances, Mattresses (limit 2, $20 each)

Documentation needed: All loads must be tarped (TX state law)

Surcharges: Environmental fee: $17.50/load; Mattresses: $20 each (limit 2); Asphalt shingles under 2 tons: $300 minimum; Asphalt shingles over 2 tons: $150/ton; No-tarp fee: $25; Load pull-off fee: $100

WM-operated Class I MSW landfill and primary disposal site for San Antonio MSW. Does NOT accept tires, oils, paints, batteries, or electronics. Safety vests required on-site — must purchase there if you do not have one. Credit cards accepted. Active landfill gas-to-energy facility (9.6 MW) providing power to CPS Energy. Contact (210) 623-8800 for commercial account setup and negotiated rates.

Three San Antonio locations. At $50⁠–⁠$105+/ton disposal costs, every item diverted eliminates tipping fees. Also route to Goodwill, Salvation Army, and other donation centers.