Bexar County Solid Waste Program

About the Program

Category: County Resiliency (Best in Category)

Year: 2022

Bexar County Solid Waste Division was created as an answer to the County’s illegal dumping problem. Beginning on August 1st, 2021, the mandatory trash program requires residents of certain areas within unincorporated Bexar County to obtain and keep an agreement with a solid waste hauler to provide service to their property. Prior to this date, County residents were permitted to maintain agreements with private haulers. The premise of the program is that residents who are invested in a trash service, are more likely to dispose of household waste in a legal manner. Consequently the frequency of illegal dumping will decrease. The solid waste program began as a pilot program in the Camelot II subdivision in 2015 and, after significant results were observed in Camelot II, the County expanded the program to four other subdivisions. Candlewood, Glen North, Glen South, Crownwood were added to the program due to their history of being hotspots for illegal dumping. Since the program was initiated, we have noticed significant drops in illegal dumping and trash accumulation. Through customer service calls, Customer Service Coordinators have received positive feedback and the majority of residents are pleased with the program.