Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Tessman Road Landfill
Tessman Road Landfill is a landfill in San Antonio, TX, in Bexar County. It is privately operated. Private landfills generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, tires, appliances and mattresses. We list 40 other drop-off sites in Bexar County. It handled about 1,347,709 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 7000 E IH 10, San Antonio, TX 78219 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Bexar County, TX |
| Phone | (210) 661-4104 |
| Website | sa.gov |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| 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 | Republic Services, Inc. (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1982 |
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
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
Other landfills nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsTiresAppliancesMattresses
- Mesquite Creek Landfill Landfill
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 Tessman Road Landfill?
7000 E IH 10, San Antonio, TX 78219. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Tessman Road Landfill?
Tessman Road 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 Tessman Road Landfill open to the public?
Privately owned, fees at the scale house; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
What other landfills are near Tessman Road Landfill?
Covel Gardens Landfill in San Antonio (20 mi) and Mesquite Creek Landfill in New Braunfels (28 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 17 miles away.
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