How bulk and brush collection works in Helotes
Helotes collects bulk and brush on even-numbered months — April, June, August, October and December — with the city divided into zones, each with a designated week. Items need to be out before 7 a.m. on your designated day.
- Limit: a combined total of 12 cubic yards — bulk and brush in separate piles.
- Accepted: household furniture, Freon-free refrigerators, mattresses, TVs, outdoor recreational equipment (disassembled) and gas-powered equipment drained of fuel and oil.
- Refused: refrigerators containing Freon, hazardous waste, construction debris, roofing, automotive items, propane tanks, yard waste, and heavy materials such as concrete or dirt.
- Questions: the city lists 210-695-8877 (non-emergency 210-695-2500).
Source: City of Helotes — Bulk and Brush Collections · checked October 1, 2026. Cities change schedules and limits — confirm with the city before you set items out.
When a hauler makes more sense in Helotes
With collection only every other month, a refrigerator with Freon, a remodel, or a yard cleanup can sit for weeks waiting for your zone's turn — and the items Helotes refuses (construction debris, roofing, yard waste, automotive items, concrete and dirt) never get picked up at all. We haul those, on your schedule.
What we haul in Helotes
- Appliance Removal — Refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves and water heaters hauled away.
- Construction Debris Removal — Remodel, demolition and renovation debris — the stuff city pickup refuses.
- Yard Waste & Brush Removal — Brush, limbs, storm debris and yard cleanup hauled off in one trip.
What it costs
| Size | Starting at | Typical job |
|---|---|---|
| Single Item | from $95 | One large item — curbside or in-home pickup, sweep-up included. |
| Half Trailer | from $345 | Up to half of our 16′ × 7′ × 4′ dump trailer. The usual choice for garage, room and furniture cleanouts. |
| Full Trailer | from $595 | A full trailer load (about 448 cubic feet) — construction debris, estate and property cleanouts. |
Final price depends on volume. You'll always get a clear quote before we start — no hidden fees.
Frequently asked questions
Does Helotes pick up old refrigerators?
Only Freon-free refrigerators are accepted in the city's bulk collection; refrigerators containing Freon are refused.
When is bulk pickup in Helotes?
On even-numbered months — April, June, August, October and December — with a designated week for each zone. Items must be out before 7 a.m. on your day.
How much can I put out in Helotes?
A combined total of 12 cubic yards, with bulk and brush in separate piles.
More ways we can help
Mattress Removal
Mattresses, box springs and bed frames hauled out — no lifting on your end.
Learn more →Furniture & Couch Removal
Couches, sectionals, dressers, tables and more — carried out and hauled away.
Learn more →Hot Tub Removal
Hot tubs and spas removed and hauled away, including from decks and patios.
Learn more →Compare every city on our Bexar County service area page, or read the San Antonio brush & bulky guide.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Same-day service when the schedule allows. Call or text (210) 218-5570 or use the form.