Weekly
large item pickup on your normal collection day, no call needed
4:30 p.m.
earliest set-out the evening before
3
Special Bulk Pickups a year (20 cubic yards) for big volumes, scheduled through 311
Varies
Summit ReWorks, varies
Every route for a grill in Akron, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Akron guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Akron, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Akron weekly large item pickup: grills
Free, with a step firstThe grill is a weekly large item. The propane tank goes to a Summit ReWorks HHW option or an exchange.
Who qualifies: Akron residential sanitation customers with city carts.
How to schedule: No appointment. Put furniture, mattresses, appliances, and up to 4 tires a year next to your carts on your normal collection day. Only a large volume of bags and boxes needs a Special Bulk Pickup, scheduled through 311 (330-375-2311), with 3 allowed per calendar year up to 20 cubic yards each.
Limits: Weekly large items with no published count; 4 tires per year. Special Bulk Pickups: 3 a year, 20 cubic yards each.
Set-out: Next to your carts, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, no earlier than 4:30 p.m. the evening before your collection day; earlier set-outs can be fined.
Summit ReWorks (Summit County recycling and HHW): grills
VariesHHW options.
Where: 1201 Graham Rd, Stow, OH 44224
How it works: Summit County residents can drop household hazardous waste and electronics at ReWorks programs and partner sites; check summitreworks.com for current options.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Akron: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering grills, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Akron: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Akron, Ohio runs two complementary free bulk waste pathways. Every week, large items including refrigerators and other appliances placed curbside next to trash and recycling carts are collected on your regular collection day with no appointment and no fee. The city takes appliances to a local salvage company for proper recycling. For volumes that exceed routine bulk, basement cleanouts, post-move debris, garage purges, Akron offers 3 Special Bulk Volume Pickups per household per year, scheduled in advance through 311. The system has a few quirks worth knowing: glass is not accepted in curbside recycling (purple drop-off bins handle that), and Summit County Reworks runs the HHW and electronics drop-off network for the broader county. The Recycle Right campaign with Keep Akron Beautiful has driven contamination from 39.3% in 2019 to 12.5%.
The Akron rule for grills: The grill is a weekly large item. The propane tank goes to a Summit ReWorks HHW option or an exchange.
Program basics: Weekly large items with no published count; 4 tires per year. Special Bulk Pickups: 3 a year, 20 cubic yards each. Next to your carts, 3 feet from carts and obstacles, no earlier than 4:30 p.m. the evening before your collection day; earlier set-outs can be fined.
What the city will not take: Construction and demolition materials, roofing, plaster, dirt, sand, gravel, bricks, drywall, concrete, hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, auto parts, and chemicals.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Akron Public Works: 2026 trash collection schedule and large item rules, City of Akron: Trash and bulk collection guidelines. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Akron. Hazardous household materials cannot go in any curbside cart, not trash, not recycling, not the large item collection. Akron and Summit County jointly run several disposal channels.
Why grills are different from ordinary bulk. The propane tank is the entire problem. Even an 'empty' 20-pound tank holds residual gas under pressure and can rupture in a compactor. Trash and bulk crews are trained to refuse grills with tanks attached, and a tank left on the grill is the main reason grills get skipped.
Three mistakes that get grills left at the curb:
Paid options are mostly for built-in grills and heavy ceramic kamado cookers.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A cart grill fits in an SUV with the lid off and legs folded. Scrap yards take it free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee. Take the tank to a separate drop-off.
Ceramic kamado grills have no scrap value and go to a transfer station; the steel bands and cart are scrap.
LoadUp paid grill pickup
$80+For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Akron area. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, and licensed disposal handled for you.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your grill. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book grill pickup in Akron with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Akron proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Akron junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national grill disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Akron: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Akron pick up grills for free?
The grill weekly. The tank to HHW or an exchange.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Akron?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Akron starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Akron area. Upfront pricing, same-week scheduling, and licensed disposal handled for you.
Can I put a gas grill out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, once the propane tank is removed. Some cities also ask for the grill to be clean of grease. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
What do I do with the propane tank?
Take it to a tank exchange cage (trade for a full one), a propane dealer or hardware store that accepts old tanks, or a household hazardous waste facility. Never put it in the trash or at the curb, even if it feels empty.
Will a scrap yard take a grill?
Yes, free, and stainless grills often pay. The tank must be off; most yards refuse tanks unless the valve has been removed, and many refuse them entirely.
Can I donate a used grill?
Working gas grills that are cleaned are accepted by some ReStores and move instantly on free listings in spring and summer. Thrift stores generally do not accept grills. Include the regulator and hose, not the tank.
Is this Akron page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Akron guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
