Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reducing Our Waste
All of these programs are designed to divert less tonnage to the landfill. Recycled materials can be used to create new products. Organic material is composted into nutrient-rich soil, which is then given back to the community. Brush is turned into mulch and is also made available for the community's use.
UNIT | We measure this by determining the proportion of our houshold waste that we prevent from going to the landfill by recycling or composting. | % waste divertedResidential Waste Diversion Rate |
We measure this by determining the proportion of our houshold waste that we prevent from going to the landfill by recycling or composting. | % waste divertedResidential Waste Diversion Rate |
The less you throw away the less you pay!
For Current Monthly Fees:
• Visit sanantonio.gov/swmd
• Call 210.207.6550 or 3-1-1
• Contact the SWMD at swmdinfo@sanantonio.gov
• Post an inquiry on the SWMD Facebook page
• Visit the administration office at 4410 W. Piedras San Antonio, Texas 78228
Education and Outreach
Our Mission
We are also committed to ensuring all of our residential customers receive ongoing education and incentives to maximize their participation in our recycling and organics programs. For SA’s business community, the SWMD provides recycling resources, support and education to help local companies create or improve a recycling program in the workplace.
Education and Outreach
ReWorksSA: Connecting Local Businesses to Recycling Solutions
The City of San Antonio is transforming their programs to provide resources for local businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. ReWorksSA, a program launched in 2018, helps local businesses start or improve recycling programs in the workplace. In 2021, ReWorksSA became one of the City's key climate initiatives, forming a partnership to bring measurable results to San Antonio's waste and carbon footprint. Research shows that both customers and employees care about an organization's corporate social responsibility, meaning that implementing or improving a business's recycling program could contribute to business growth and better employee retention.
Through a billboard campaign, San Antonio residents were reminded that they could find, and do business with, businesses that have the City’s sustainability as a top priority.
Education and Outreach
Youth Education
We know that teaching the next gen of recyclers today will keep sustainability a part of our City’s future.
To schedule a presentation, visit: Sarecycles.org.