San Antonio Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
C&D at Beck Landfill from $58/ton, MSW rates not published at major landfills. Five active facilities plus city drop-off centers.
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Beck Landfill at $58/ton is the cheapest published rate in San Antonio, but it accepts C&D only — no household waste. For MSW, WM Covel Gardens and Republic Tessman Road do not publish rates. Reviews suggest WM charges around $50/ton base plus taxes and surcharges totaling $80–$105+ per load. Call both facilities for competing quotes. TDS Starcrest Transfer Station offers flat rates by vehicle size ($80 for a mini pickup) that may save money on lighter loads. Texas state average MSW is $45.15/ton.
No. Beck Landfill is a Type IV C&D landfill — it accepts construction and demolition debris only. Household waste, MSW, Freon appliances, electronics, and tires (unless sidewalls removed) are all rejected. For household junk removal loads, route to WM Covel Gardens Landfill or Republic Services Tessman Road Landfill. Beck is ideal for dedicated C&D loads from renovation, demolition, and construction jobs at $58/ton.
Republic Tessman Road opens earliest at 7AM weekdays and Saturdays. Beck Landfill opens at 7AM weekdays, Saturdays until noon. WM Covel Gardens opens at 8AM weekdays, Saturdays until 1PM. TDS Starcrest is weekdays only 8AM–5PM, no weekends. All facilities are closed Sundays. Plan your last dump run to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
CMC Recycling has two locations: 726 Probandt St (downtown, (210) 227-3141) and 5855 US Hwy 87 East ((210) 901-6900), both open Monday through Friday 8AM–5PM. Cash payment same day. Great Northwest Recycling at 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. Prices fluctuate daily — always call for current rates.
No. The City of San Antonio Bulky Waste Collection Centers (Bitters, Frio City Road, Culebra, Rigsby Road) are free but restricted to residential ratepayers with a recent CPS Energy bill and photo ID. Commercial waste haulers are explicitly excluded. Limits are 4 cubic yards of bulky items and 1 cubic yard of construction materials per trip — no trailers allowed. These are useful to mention to homeowner customers, but you cannot use them for commercial disposal.
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