Cost guide · Updated Aug 9, 2026
Junk removal cost in San Antonio in 2026
Junk removal in San Antonio runs $110 to $800 in 2026 — median around $360 for a half-truck load. The city runs scheduled bulky-waste collection on a rotating neighborhood cycle, so the cheapest move is usually to check your collection window before calling anyone.
Typical range
$110 – $800
~$360 for a half-truck (~7–8 cu yd)
By scope
| Scope | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single item / minimum pickup | $85 – $160 | |
| 1/4 truck (~4 cu yd) | $160 – $245 | |
| 1/2 truck (~7–8 cu yd) | $280 – $470 | |
| 3/4 truck (~11 cu yd) | $440 – $630 | |
| Full truck (~15 cu yd) | $550 – $820 |
What swings the price
- The city's scheduled bulky collection cycle, which sets a free alternative for patient households.
- Tires, which carry a per-tire disposal fee everywhere in Texas and are refused by curbside collection.
- Summer heat, which slows crews and shortens the working day on outdoor cleanouts.
- Rental turnover volume in the summer, which tightens hauler schedules.
San Antonio specifics
Tires are the item that catches San Antonio households out. Texas regulates scrap tire disposal tightly, curbside bulky collection will not take them, and a hauler pays a per-tire fee at the disposal site that gets passed straight through — usually $5 to $15 each. A quote that does not itemize tires is either going to add them on site or is planning to dump them somewhere it should not. Count them before you call.
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FAQs
How much does junk removal cost in San Antonio?
$280–$470 for a half-truck load, median around $360. Single items start at $85–$160 and a full truck runs $550–$820. This is one of the more affordable large-metro markets in the country.
Does the city collect bulky items in San Antonio?
Yes, on a scheduled rotating cycle by neighborhood, with limits on volume and what qualifies. Check your collection window first — for a few items and no deadline, waiting for the cycle costs nothing.
How much does tire disposal cost in San Antonio?
Typically $5–$15 per tire as a pass-through, more for truck or tractor tires. Texas regulates scrap tires, curbside collection will not take them, and disposal sites charge by the tire. Any honest quote lists them separately.
What does a garage cleanout cost in San Antonio?
$350–$800 for a typical two-car garage depending on how full it is and whether there are tires, paint, or chemicals in the mix. Photos give a far more accurate quote than a verbal description.
Will haulers take paint and chemicals?
Almost never. Household hazardous waste — paint, solvents, pesticides, motor oil, batteries — goes to the city's designated drop-off facility. Set those items aside before the crew arrives so they do not end up mixed into the load.
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Prices refresh quarterly. Last review: Aug 9, 2026.