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.
Last updated: Mar 2026
$58–$105+/ton
Typical dump fee range
Fee basis
Per ton at landfills; flat rate at TDS transfer station
Common materials
Biggest cost trap
WM Covel Gardens and Republic Tessman Road do NOT publish gate rates — reviews cite $80–$105+ per pickup load. Beck Landfill is C&D only at $58/ton but charges a $130 minimum on loads under 2.24 tons. Light C&D loads hit the minimum regardless of weight.
Typical Costs in San Antonio
Baseline pricing before you dig into individual facilities.
MSW (Household Junk)
$50–$105+/ton (estimated)
$60–$103 (facility-dependent)
Basis: Per ton or flat rate
infoWM Covel Gardens and Republic Tessman Road do not publish rates. Customer reviews suggest WM base rates around $50/ton with taxes and surcharges totaling $80–$105+ per load. TDS Starcrest Transfer Station charges flat rates by vehicle size: $80 for a mini pickup, $108 for a standard pickup, $240 for cab-high loads. Texas state average MSW tipping fee is $45.15/ton (EREF 2024) — San Antonio is likely above this average.
1Call both WM Covel Gardens (210-623-8800) and Republic Tessman Road (210-661-7558) for competing quotes — rates are negotiated
2TDS Starcrest flat rates may save money on lighter loads versus per-ton pricing at landfills
C&D (Construction Debris)
$58/ton
$130 (Beck Landfill minimum for loads under 2.24 tons)
Basis: Per ton
infoBeck Landfill is the only facility with published C&D rates at $58/ton for loads over 2.24 tons. Asphalt shingles run $150/ton (over 2 tons) or $300 minimum (under 2 tons). Environmental fee of $17.50 per load applies to every visit. Beck is C&D only — no MSW, no household waste, no Freon appliances, no electronics.
1Beck Landfill at $58/ton is the cheapest published disposal rate in San Antonio — route all C&D here
2Batch C&D loads above 2.24 tons (4,482 lbs) to avoid the $130 minimum charge on lighter loads
Scrap Metal Revenue
$0.72–$1.93/lb (paid to you)
No minimum
Basis: Per pound
infoCMC Recycling (726 Probandt St, (210) 227-3141, Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM) has operated since 1951. Second location at 5855 US Hwy 87 East. Great Northwest Recycling (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.
1CMC Recycling has two San Antonio locations — route metals to whichever is closest to your dump run
2At San Antonio disposal costs, every pound of metal diverted generates revenue AND avoids tipping fees
Surcharges & Specialty Items
$10–$300 each
Per-item fees vary
Basis: Per item or per load
infoTDS Starcrest surcharges: mattresses $40 each, box springs $40, sofa $40, sofa sleeper $80, non-refrigerated appliances $35, tires $10–$40 each, tire with rim +$15 additional. Beck Landfill: mattresses $20 each (limit 2, unsoiled only), no-tarp fee $25, load pull-off fee $100. WM Covel Gardens requires safety vests on-site — must purchase there if you do not have one.
1Always tarp loads — Beck charges $25 no-tarp fee and Texas state law requires load covering
2Stock safety vests on every truck — WM Covel Gardens requires them on-site
Facilities in San Antonio
Recommended facilities first, then additional options.
Top Recommended (3)
Beck Landfill
C&D debris at published $58/ton — cheapest disposal rate in San Antonio. C&D only, no MSW.Rate
$58/ton C&D (loads over 2.24 tons), $150/ton shingles (over 2 tons)
$130 minimum (loads under 2.24 tons)
Hours
Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM, Sat 7AM–12PM, Sun closed
Area
550 Farm-To-Market Rd 78, Schertz, TX (northeast of San Antonio)
Independent, family-owned C&D landfill. Only published disposal rates in San Antonio. Does NOT accept MSW, household waste, Freon appliances, electronics, or tires (unless sidewalls removed). Environmental fee $17.50/load. Mattresses $20 each (limit 2, unsoiled). No-tarp fee $25. Cash, Visa, MC, Discover, debit accepted. No checks. Beck Dispose-All roll-off service available.
WM Covel Gardens Landfill
Primary MSW landfill for San Antonio — accepts household waste unlike BeckRate
Not published — reviews suggest $50/ton base + surcharges totaling $80–$105+ per load. Call (210) 623-8800
Reviews cite ~$103 minimum
Hours
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–1PM, Sun closed
Area
8611 Covel Road, San Antonio, TX 78252 (west side)
WM-operated Class I MSW landfill and primary disposal site for San Antonio MSW. Does NOT accept tires, oils, paints, batteries, or electronics. Safety vests required on-site — must purchase there if you do not have one. Credit cards accepted. Active landfill gas-to-energy facility (9.6 MW) providing power to CPS Energy. Contact (210) 623-8800 for commercial account setup and negotiated rates.
Habitat for Humanity Home Center (3 locations)
Furniture, appliances, building materials — free drop-off with tax receipt at 3 San Antonio locationsRate
Free drop-off; tax-deductible receipt provided
No minimum
Hours
Varies by location — call ahead
Area
311 Probandt · 5482 Walzem Rd · third location — call (210) 223-3647
Three San Antonio locations. At $50–$105+/ton disposal costs, every item diverted eliminates tipping fees. Also route to Goodwill, Salvation Army, and other donation centers.
Rules & Restrictions
Know before you go — avoid rejected loads and fines.
Beck Landfill is C&D ONLY — no MSW, household waste, Freon appliances, electronics, or tires (unless sidewalls removed). Mixed loads with household waste will be rejected.
City of San Antonio Bulky Waste Collection Centers (4 locations) are FREE for residential ratepayers only — commercial haulers are explicitly excluded.
WM Covel Gardens does NOT accept tires, oils, paints, batteries, or electronics. Safety vests required on-site.
All loads must be tarped per Texas state law. Beck charges $25 no-tarp fee. TDS charges $25 unsecured load fee.
Commercial accounts available at all major facilities. Contact WM at (210) 623-8800, Republic at (210) 661-7558, TDS at (800) 375-8375, Beck at (210) 658-6321.
TDS Starcrest is in active litigation with the City of San Antonio since 2022 — verify operational status by calling (210) 494-0239 before dispatching.
San Antonio has only one facility with published rates (Beck Landfill at $58/ton C&D). Both WM and Republic require calling for pricing. Use Beck as your benchmark when negotiating MSW rates.
Texas state average MSW tipping fee is $45.15/ton (EREF 2024, 148 facilities). San Antonio operator costs likely exceed this average due to transfer/transport markup.
San Antonio scrap metal prices: copper ~$1.93/lb, aluminum ~$0.72/lb, brass ~$1.68/lb. CMC Recycling has operated since 1951 — two locations for convenient routing.
Cost-Saving Tips
Margin protection playbook — sorting, timing, and routing.
Sorting Strategy
Route all C&D to Beck Landfill at $58/ton — the only published rate and cheapest disposal in San Antonio. Keep C&D loads pure: no MSW, no electronics, no Freon appliances. Batch loads above 2.24 tons to avoid the $130 minimum.
Separate scrap metals and sell to CMC Recycling (726 Probandt St or 5855 US Hwy 87 East). Copper at ~$1.93/lb and brass at ~$1.68/lb generate meaningful revenue. Great Northwest Recycling (7386 Grissom Rd) also accepts all metals plus batteries and cardboard.
Route reusable furniture and appliances to Habitat for Humanity Home Center (3 San Antonio locations). Tax-deductible receipts provided. Every item diverted avoids $50–$105+/ton in tipping fees.
Timing Strategy
Republic Tessman Road opens earliest at 7AM weekdays and Saturdays. Beck opens at 7AM weekdays and Saturdays. WM Covel Gardens and TDS Starcrest open at 8AM.
Avoid Monday mornings and Saturday mornings at all facilities. Mid-week mornings (Tuesday–Thursday) have the shortest wait times.
Routing Strategy
For C&D-only loads, Beck Landfill in Schertz (northeast) is the clear winner at $58/ton published rate. For MSW, compare WM Covel Gardens (west side) versus Republic Tessman Road (east side) quotes.
City of San Antonio Bulky Waste Collection Centers are free for residents — when quoting homeowners near these locations, your value proposition is speed and convenience, not just disposal access.
For jobs with mixed MSW + C&D, separate the C&D on-truck and make two stops: Beck for C&D ($58/ton) and WM or Republic for MSW. The sorting discipline saves $20–$50/ton on the C&D portion.
Best Practice
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