Rise and shine, San Antonio! The time has come for some spring cleaning as the Solid Waste Management Department announced a free landfill day this coming Saturday, April 13. According to an official press release, the event is set to run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and residents are invited to dispose of various household items without reaching into their pockets.

Two locations are participating: the Republic Services Landfill at 7000 IH 10 E and the Waste Management Landfill at 8611 Covel Road, making it convenient for residents hailing from different parts of the city to haul their bulky items over; however, proof of residency and a recent CPS Energy bill with the environmental fee will be required for access.

San Antonians can bid farewell to an array of household clutter including old furniture, worn-out mattresses, and dated appliances, there’s even room for up to six passenger vehicle tires per household, so clean out those garages. The City's announcement highlighted a list of accepted materials, but reminded citizens to cover their loads with a tarp and dress the part safety-wise, recommending a high-visibility vest for the drop-off adventure.

Keep in mind, not everything can be tossed; forget about dumping construction debris like sheet rock or lumber, roofing material, dirt, brick, and no industrial or commercial waste, the City won't be accepting these materials at the event, favoring residential waste for the landfill freebie. But don't fret if you miss out on the event or happen upon ineligible items, SWMD promises four bulky item drop-off centers that welcome solid waste, open Tuesday through Saturday, all year round.

For all the nitty-gritty details, including the no-go items and year-round disposal options, visit SARecycles.org. Residents might want to mark their calendars for this one-time opportunity to declutter and dispose responsibly – after all, it’s not every day the city helps take out the trash for free.