Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Covel Gardens Landfill
Covel Gardens Landfill is a landfill in San Antonio, TX, in Bexar County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, tires, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 41 drop-off sites we list in Bexar County. EPA records show it took in about 1,323,993 tons of waste in 2022.
| Address | 8611 Covel Road, San Antonio, TX 78252 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Bexar County, TX |
| Phone | (210) 623-4343 |
| Website | sa.gov |
| Hours | Not listed yet. The phone number above is the fastest way to check. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses, carpet |
| Not accepted | brush, construction debris, dirt, roofing, commercial waste |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | WM (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1993 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sa.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Bexar County
- City of San Antonio residential customers use four free Bulky Waste Collection Centers (Tue-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12) with a recent CPS Energy bill showing the Environmental Fee paid and a photo ID; household trash and brush are not accepted there. Source
- Curbside brush and bulky collection is provided twice per year, with two free bagged-leaf curbside pickups per fiscal year; live Christmas trees are accepted at drop-off locations in the first two weeks of January. Source
- Free Landfill Day occurs once each quarter on Saturdays 8 am-1 pm for City solid waste fee payers; loads must be tarped (City Ordinance 2015-09-10-0760); limit 6 passenger car tires per household. Source
Before you go
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
Other landfills nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsTiresAppliancesMattresses
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Fri: 8 am to 5 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Bexar County
All 41 drop-off sites in Bexar County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Texas
Frequently asked questions
Where is Covel Gardens Landfill?
8611 Covel Road, San Antonio, TX 78252. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Covel Gardens Landfill?
Covel Gardens Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: brush, construction debris, dirt, roofing and commercial waste.
Is Covel Gardens Landfill open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
What other landfills are near Covel Gardens Landfill?
Tessman Road Landfill in San Antonio (20 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Antonio?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is City of San Antonio Household Hazardous Waste Drop - Off Center, about 8 miles away.
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