Monthly
brush and bulk week by address, piles out by 5 a.m. Monday
10x6x4 ft
maximum pile, set out no more than 3 days early
2,000 lb
per week free at the Salt River Landfill with your utility bill and matching ID
Every route for a hot tub in Scottsdale, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Scottsdale guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Scottsdale, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Scottsdale monthly brush and bulk collection: hot tubs
Free, with a step firstA drained, broken-down tub within the pile limit can go out; a free landfill trip is the other route.
Who qualifies: Residents who pay for City of Scottsdale residential collection.
How to schedule: No appointment. Each address has a monthly collection week (My Services tool or the 2026 schedule). Put piles out no sooner than 3 days before and no later than 5 a.m. on the Monday of that week; crews pass once during the week. Residential customers may also haul up to 2,000 pounds a week to the Salt River Landfill free with a utility bill and matching ID.
Limits: Pile no larger than 10 by 6 by 4 feet (about six carts in two rows). Separate green waste and bulk piles 3 feet apart.
Set-out: At the curb or your side of the alley on your property line, away from meters and electrical boxes, by 5 a.m. Monday of your week and no more than 3 days early. Crews do not return for late piles.
Salt River Landfill (Resident Landfill Program): hot tubs
Free within your weekly tripBroken down.
Where: 13602 E. Beeline Hwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
How it works: Scottsdale residential solid waste customers can haul up to 2,000 pounds of trash, brush, or bulk once per calendar week free, with the top of a current city utility bill and a driver's license matching the service address. Freon appliances are charged unless you have a technician's receipt showing the refrigerant was removed. Over the limit: $60 per ton, $30 minimum.
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 Scottsdale: 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 Scottsdale: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Scottsdale, Arizona (#94 nationally) operates its own Solid Waste Services for approximately 84,000 single-family residential accounts across 184.4 square miles. Scottsdale’s distinctive feature is the Salt River Landfill program: residential customers may haul up to 2,000 pounds per week FREE with City utility bill and valid driver’s license matching service address. The city offers monthly brush and bulk collection once per month by neighborhood zone, free electronics recycling events quarterly, and free home HHW collection service (unusual). Scottsdale uses address-based routing, use the “My Services” tool at scottsdaleaz.gov/solid-waste to find your specific collection days. Some neighborhoods use 300-gallon shared alley containers. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Scottsdale residents.
The Scottsdale rule for hot tubs: A drained, broken-down tub within the pile limit can go out; a free landfill trip is the other route.
Program basics: Pile no larger than 10 by 6 by 4 feet (about six carts in two rows). Separate green waste and bulk piles 3 feet apart. At the curb or your side of the alley on your property line, away from meters and electrical boxes, by 5 a.m. Monday of your week and no more than 3 days early. Crews do not return for late piles.
What the city will not take: Appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste, tires, concrete and construction debris, and moving boxes are not accepted in brush and bulk. City facilities are not drop-off sites for them either.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Scottsdale Solid Waste: Brush and Bulk Collection, City of Scottsdale: Resident Landfill Program (Salt River Landfill), City of Scottsdale: 2026 Brush and Bulk Removal Schedule. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Scottsdale. Scottsdale offers an unusual benefit: free home HHW collection. Schedule pickup directly from your home, no need to drive to an HHW facility.
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 Scottsdale households needing in-home pickup, immediate disposal, multi-piece cleanouts, items requiring crew labor, or HOA-driven aesthetic concerns (DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Sincuidados), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders 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 Scottsdale with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Scottsdale proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Scottsdale pick up hot tubs for free?
Possibly, broken down within the pile limit, or a landfill trip.
How much does paid hot tub removal cost in Scottsdale?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single hot tub pickup in Scottsdale starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Scottsdale households needing in-home pickup, immediate disposal, multi-piece cleanouts, items requiring crew labor, or HOA-driven aesthetic concerns (DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Sincuidados), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders 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 Scottsdale page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Scottsdale guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
