Title: Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in San Antonio: Free Drop-Off Sites Open Jan. 3–14
As the holiday season winds down and decorations come down, San Antonio residents are encouraged to give their live Christmas trees a second life through the City’s free recycling program. From January 3 through January 14, 2026, the Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will host four Christmas tree recycling drop-off locations across San Antonio to make tree disposal easy and eco-friendly.
The program offers residents an opportunity to support local sustainability efforts while responsibly discarding their undecorated trees.
Tree Recycling in San Antonio: What You Need to Know
To participate, residents must ensure that their Christmas trees are completely free of lights, ornaments, tinsel, tree stands, artificial snow, or any other decorations. All trees must be unbagged and loose when dropped off.
For those with smaller trees, there’s also the option to place them in the green organic bins for regular curbside pickup — another convenient option for weekly waste collection customers.
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Drop-Off Locations and Hours
San Antonio Solid Waste has made it easy for residents throughout the city to find a nearby tree recycling site. The following four drop-off centers will be accepting trees during the designated dates:
1. Culebra Road Drop-Off Center
- 7030 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78238 (MAP)
- Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
2. Frio City Road Drop-Off Center
- 1531 Frio City Road, San Antonio, TX 782268 (MAP)
- Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
3. Rigsby Road Drop-Off Center
- 2755 Rigsby Road, San Antonio, TX 782228 (MAP)
- Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
4. Bitters Brush Recycling Center
- 1800 Wurzbach Parkway, San Antonio, TX 782168 (MAP)
- Monday–Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Mulch for the Community
In a bonus for green thumbs and gardeners, the Bitters Brush Recycling Center will offer free mulch made from the collected Christmas trees starting in mid-January—available while supplies last. It's a win-win for residents who want to contribute to sustainability and enhance their own landscaping with nutrient-rich mulch.
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A Greener San Antonio Starts with You
The City’s Christmas tree recycling program is just one part of a larger push to make San Antonio more environmentally responsible. Residents are encouraged to take part in San Antonio’s eco-friendly initiatives and learn more about proper recycling and disposal methods at SARecycles.org.
Whether you're in Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, the West Side, or near downtown San Antonio, the accessible locations and flexible hours make it easier than ever to dispose of your tree responsibly. Make the green choice this year, and let your tree give back to the earth.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.