864-467-8300
Public Works Solid Waste, to schedule bulk waste or appliance collection
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Residential Waste Centers for city residents: 800 E. Stone Ave and 514 Rutherford Rd
Free e-waste
TVs and computers at the City of Greenville Recycling Center, banned from the curb by state law
Every route for a hot tub in Greenville, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Greenville guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Greenville, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Greenville bulk waste and large item collection: hot tubs
Free, with a step firstAsk Public Works; a broken-down tub may be accepted. Most people hire a crew.
Who qualifies: Households inside the City of Greenville with city Solid Waste collection. Unincorporated Greenville County is served by Greater Greenville Sanitation, which schedules its own bulk pickups.
How to schedule: The city collects bulk waste and old appliances on request. Call Public Works Solid Waste at 864-467-8300 to schedule, and confirm what the crew will take and when to set it out. City residents can also use the Residential Waste Centers for bulky items, appliances, and electronics.
Limits: Resident-generated household items; confirm counts and any appliance fee when you call.
Set-out: At the curb on the date Public Works gives you, clear of carts and obstructions, not before.
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 Greenville: 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 hot tubs, 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 Greenville: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Greenville, South Carolina has two distinct waste service providers depending on whether you’re in city limits or unincorporated Greenville County. City of Greenville residents are served by the City’s Solid Waste Division; unincorporated county residents are served by the Greater Greenville Sanitation District (GGSC). Both provide free bulk waste pickup by appointment. Greenville County also operates staffed Residential Waste and Recycling Facilities for e-waste, HHW, and self-haul drop-off. This guide covers every disposal option for residents across the Greenville metro.
The Greenville rule for hot tubs: Ask Public Works; a broken-down tub may be accepted. Most people hire a crew.
Program basics: Resident-generated household items; confirm counts and any appliance fee when you call. At the curb on the date Public Works gives you, clear of carts and obstructions, not before.
What the city will not take: Construction debris, tires, hazardous waste, and electronics at the curb (South Carolina bans TVs and computers from landfills; the Recycling Center takes them).
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Greenville Public Works: Bulk Waste and Large Items, SC Department of Environmental Services: Greenville County recycling locations (City of Greenville Recycling Center). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Greenville. Greenville County staffed Residential Waste and Recycling Facilities also accept HHW (paint, oil, batteries, chemicals) at most locations. The Twin Chimneys Landfill has additional HHW recycling capabilities. Contact Greenville County at (864) 243-9672 for current accepted items and facility hours.
Why hot tubs are different from ordinary bulk. Hot tubs combine multiple disposal challenges in one item: weight (a typical 6-person hot tub weighs 300 to 500 lbs empty, 3,000+ lbs filled), size (typically 7 to 8 ft square or larger), specialized utilities (220V electrical, dedicated plumbing connections), and assembly complexity (rigid acrylic shell, foam insulation, frame, decorative skirt, jets, pumps, heaters).
Three mistakes that get hot tubs left at the curb:
For households without time or equipment for DIY disassembly:
Specialized Hot Tub Removal Services
$300 to $1,200Many local junk removal companies have hot-tub-specific service lines. Search “hot tub removal [your city]” for specialists. Pricing ranges $300 to $1,200 depending on size, complexity (above-ground vs. in-ground), and access (basement hot tubs cost more due to stair handling). Always get 2 to 3 quotes, pricing varies dramatically by region.
LoadUp paid hot tub pickup
$80+For Greenville households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greenville area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your hot tub. 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 hot tub pickup in Greenville with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Greenville proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Greenville junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national hot tub disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Greenville: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Greenville pick up hot tubs for free?
Ask Public Works. Most people hire a crew.
How much does paid hot tub removal cost in Greenville?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single hot tub pickup in Greenville starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Greenville households who need same-day or in-home pickup, need more capacity than free options provide, or want full-service crew-based hauling, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greenville area for upfront-priced pickup.
How much does professional hot tub removal cost?
Typical pricing ranges $300 to $800 for above-ground hot tubs, $500 to $1,200+ for in-ground or hard-to-access installations. The cost reflects 3 to 6 hours of labor with multiple crew members, specialized equipment for disassembly, electrical and plumbing disconnects, and disposal fees. Always get 2 to 3 quotes, prices vary significantly by region and accessibility.
Can I sell a non-working hot tub?
Sometimes. Non-working hot tubs occasionally find buyers who want them for: (1) Repair and resale, some buyers fix and flip. (2) Parts, the pumps, heaters, and jets have resale value separate from the shell. (3) Scrap metal, the frame contains 50 to 150 lbs of steel. List on Craigslist Free section or Facebook Marketplace at $0 with details about what works and what doesn’t. The key benefit even at $0: the buyer handles removal, saving you $300 to $800 in paid hauler fees.
Can I just drain it and leave it for trash collection?
Generally no. Most U.S. cities explicitly exclude hot tubs from regular bulk pickup because of weight (300+ lbs even drained) and size. A hot tub left at the curb without confirmed pickup will sit there, accumulate code enforcement notices, and may result in fines that exceed the cost of paid removal. Always check your city’s rules before any DIY approach, the city section above has summaries.
Do I need a permit to remove a hot tub?
For above-ground hot tubs, no permit is typically required for removal, just for installation. For in-ground hot tubs, removal may require a permit because of the excavation and electrical work involved. Some HOAs also require notification or approval for hot tub removal, especially if visible from common areas. Check with your municipality and HOA before starting work, and confirm with your removal service that they’ll handle any required permits as part of their pricing.
Is this Greenville page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Greenville guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
