Trash and recycling carts in Bexar County should be placed at the curb the evening before pickup and retrieved within 24 hours. HOA rules often require storage out of public view on non-collection days.
In unincorporated Bexar County, bin placement rules come primarily from private haulers and HOA covenants rather than a county ordinance. Most haulers require carts to be set at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day with at least 3 feet of clearance from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles, lid closed, and handle facing the house. Carts should be pulled back from the curb within 24 hours of pickup. Many subdivision HOAs prohibit storing carts in front-yard view on non-collection days, requiring side-yard or garage storage with visual screening. Carts left in drainage swales, on sidewalks, or in the roadway can be tagged under general nuisance rules and may be hit by vehicles, with the owner responsible for damage. Bulk items must be scheduled separately with the hauler and not placed next to the regular cart. Construction debris, paint, tires, and hazardous waste cannot go in the household cart and must be taken to an approved disposal facility. Loose trash and bags outside the cart are often left behind.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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