San Antonio residents brace for a wallet-friendly weekend as the City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department rolls out an offer you can't refuse: Free Landfill Day. Set for this Saturday, April 13, from the bright morning hours of 8 a.m. to the early afternoon at 1 p.m., locals can get rid of their household clutter at not one but two designated dump sites. The disposal deal takes place at Republic Services Landfill and Waste Management Landfill, offering ample space to purge unwanted goods.

Before loading up the truck, take note of the essentials - the City's not just giving away this freebie willy-nilly. Participants must wield a valid picture ID and brandish a recent CPS Energy bill as proof of payment of the City’s environmental fee, according to a news release posted on sa.gov. Safety is the name of the game, with the City strongly recommending the donning of a safety vest and emphasizing that all loads be covered with a tarp. Failure to do so might lead to an unwanted mess spilling over the freeways, so it's best to play it safe.

What exactly can you haul to the landfill for gratis disposal? Think along the lines of bulky household fare—appliances, furniture, mattresses, all cumbersome, now relieved from your living spaces. There’s more on the take-it-away list: carpets, fencing materials, water heaters, and toilets. Even the rubber that meets the road gets a pass, with a limit of six-passenger vehicle tires per household.

The City has drawn a line on what stays out of the landfill this Saturday. Construction debris like roofing materials, sheetrock, and, yes, bricks is a hard no. The unloading of industrial or commercial waste won’t be tolerated either. Due to operational constraints, the call regarding load re-routing remains in the City's capable hands. They and their partners toss in a disclaimer, too—vehicle damage or injuries sustained during this budget-friendly bonanza are not on their tab.

For San Antonians whose cluttered calendar is already booked this Saturday, fret not. The SWMD maintains four bulky item drop-off centers that operate from Tuesday to Saturday throughout the year. These centers stand ready to swallow the solid waste that didn't make the cut for the big event. Just remember, when the free day is done, normal disposal service—with its accompanying fee—resumes, heavier on both the planet and the pocket.