Crime Prevention Community programs and all other police services will also be in effect. The San Antonio Fire Department will respond to emergency calls on the effective date of annexation. All fire prevention programs and services will be available and in effect. Commercial service is available, but must be specifically requested. In some cases, solid waste collection in residential areas can be provided by a private contractor.
Recycling is now available in all areas of the city.
For further information regarding solid waste, brush collection and recycling in your area, please contact the Solid Waste Division, Department of Public Works. Residents may call the Street and Drainage Maintenance Division, Department of Public Works for street and drainage service. The Department of Community Initiatives provides a variety of human service programs within San Antonio and Bexar County. The goals of the city are to provide social service needs in the community and basic and essential human services to the children, youth, adult, elderly or disabled. Also, coordinate the provision of services with other human service agencies.