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Free pool table removal in Atlanta, GA

Disassemble slate tables first. Most people hire a crew to break it down and haul it in one trip.

Pile of dumped furniture and household items outside an apartment building Checked against ATL311

12

free scheduled bulk pickups per household each year

8 cu yd

maximum per pickup, about a small room of furniture

7 p.m.

earliest set-out, the night before your collection day

1 free

Freemoval pickup per referred household

Every route for a pool table in Atlanta, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Atlanta guide covers every other item.

Free pool table removal in Atlanta

Here is how each route works in Atlanta, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.

City of Atlanta scheduled bulk collection: pool tables

Free, confirm first

A pool table is bulk furniture, but a slate table should be disassembled first: slate is heavy, and the whole table may push past the 8-cubic-yard limit. The city does not disassemble or carry from inside.

Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Atlanta sanitation service. Apartment and condo residents are served by their building's private hauler.

How to schedule: Schedule through the Solid Waste Services Collection Tool on atlantaga.gov, by messaging @ATL311 on social media, or by calling 404-546-0311. Pickup happens on your regular weekly collection day.

Limits: 12 free scheduled collections per household per year, up to 8 cubic yards each (about a small room of furniture). A 13th collection costs $336.38.

Set-out: Items go at the curb in front of the property, clear of power lines, branches, mailboxes, and cars. Set out no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before pickup. An early set-out can draw a citation. Cancel by 3 p.m. the day before if plans change.

Read the full Atlanta city services guide ›

Donation pickup in Atlanta (usable pool tables)

Free

Donation programs are the right fit for items in usable condition. Most accept: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (some programs have stricter mattress rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most home goods.

Items donation programs typically don’t accept: damaged or stained furniture, mattresses with bedbug history or significant wear, appliances that don’t work, particle-board furniture in poor condition, cribs (federal safety regulations have changed), and exercise equipment that requires reassembly.

See the Atlanta donation section ›

Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)

Free

Freemoval 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.

Where: Launched in metro Atlanta in 2026 and onboarding its first partner organizations.

How to access: Ask a caseworker, housing counselor, or nonprofit you already work with to submit a request, or use the Get help page to be connected.

What’s covered: One free pickup per household. Pool tables, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service.

How it’s funded: LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates. The household pays nothing.

See how to get connected ›

How Atlanta handles pool tables

If you’re reading this, you probably need to get rid of something in Atlanta and you’re looking for the cheapest legitimate way to do it. This page covers every option, in order from free to paid, with what each one actually accepts and how to access it.

The Atlanta rule for pool tables: A pool table is bulk furniture, but a slate table should be disassembled first: slate is heavy, and the whole table may push past the 8-cubic-yard limit. The city does not disassemble or carry from inside.

Program basics: 12 free scheduled collections per household per year, up to 8 cubic yards each (about a small room of furniture). A 13th collection costs $336.38. Items go at the curb in front of the property, clear of power lines, branches, mailboxes, and cars. Set out no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before pickup. An early set-out can draw a citation. Cancel by 3 p.m. the day before if plans change.

What the city will not take: The city will not collect auto parts (including tires), building or construction materials, items from evictions or vacant properties, or anything left by a contractor.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: ATL311 Bulk Collection Request (KB0011524), updated September 2026, City of Atlanta Public Works: Yard Trimmings, Live Thrive CHaRM: Items We Accept and fees. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.

Why pool tables are different from ordinary bulk. Nobody can move a slate table intact. The slate cracks if the frame flexes, the table does not fit through a door, and the weight exceeds what four people can safely carry. Every disposal option therefore starts with disassembly, which takes two people two to four hours with a socket set, a staple remover, and a drill.

Prep checklist before pickup day in Atlanta

  • List the table for sale or free before disassembly; buyers bring the labor.
  • Remove pockets and unbolt the rails from underneath.
  • Pull the felt staples and roll the felt off; fill any slate seams later only if reassembling.
  • Unscrew each slate slab from the frame and lift out with two people, one slab at a time.
  • Unbolt the frame from the legs, bundle the rails, and mark slate slabs 'heavy' for crews.

Three mistakes that get pool tables left at the curb:

  • Don't try to move a slate table assembled. The slate cracks, the frame racks, and someone gets hurt.
  • Don't haul the slate if a buyer will. List the table free before you touch a bolt.
  • Don't scrap or dump the slate when gardeners will take it free as stepping stones.

Paid options are for tables that will not sell, basements with tight stairs, and cities that exclude slate from bulk pickup.

Pool table movers (disassembly only)

$200 to $500

Billiards service companies will disassemble a table and leave the pieces staged for bulk pickup or a hauler. This is the right call when you cannot do the slate yourself.

Ask them to haul the slate if your city excludes it; many have a landscape outlet for it.

LoadUp paid pool table pickup

$80+

For households not eligible for free programs, LoadUp offers professional removal with upfront pricing and same-week scheduling. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.

What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your pool table. 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 pool table pickup in Atlanta with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.

Pool table rules in nearby cities

Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Atlanta proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Augusta table: Free curbside. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore CSRA, Goodwill) if usable. Otherwise: paid pickup via…
Closest category in the Akron table: Free curbside on regular collection day. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill) if usable. Otherwise:…
Closest category in the Albuquerque table: Free Large Item Pick-Up. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat, St. Vincent de Paul) if usable.
Closest category in the Allentown table: Free curbside on second collection night. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Lehigh Valley, Goodwill…
Closest category in the Anaheim table: Republic Services bulky pickup. Habitat ReStore Orange County, Salvation Army, or Goodwill OC if usable.
Closest category in the Anchorage table: SWS Saturday bulk (fee). Donation if usable: Habitat ReStore Anchorage, Salvation Army, Goodwill.

Related guides: the complete Atlanta junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national pool table disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.

Other free removal guides for Atlanta: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.

Common questions about pool table removal in Atlanta

Does Atlanta pick up pool tables for free?

Yes if it is at the curb and within 8 cubic yards. Disassemble slate tables first. Most people hire a crew to break it down and haul it in one trip.

Where can I donate a pool table in Atlanta?

Donation programs are the right fit for items in usable condition. Most accept: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (some programs have stricter mattress rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most home goods.

How much does paid pool table removal cost in Atlanta?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single pool table pickup in Atlanta 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 offers professional removal with upfront pricing and same-week scheduling. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.

How much does a pool table weigh?

A 7-foot slate table weighs about 700 pounds, an 8-foot 800 to 1,000, and a 9-foot up to 1,200. Three-piece slate accounts for 400 to 600 pounds of that. MDF tables weigh 200 to 350 pounds.

Can a pool table go out with bulk trash?

In pieces, the cabinet, legs, and rails are accepted by most bulk programs as furniture. Slate slabs are accepted in some cities and excluded as construction debris in others. Check your city in the directory below.

How do I disassemble a pool table?

Remove the pockets, unbolt and lift off the rails, pull the staples and remove the felt, unscrew the slate from the frame (typically a dozen screws per slab, sometimes under wax or plaster at the seams), lift each slab out with two people, then unbolt the frame from the legs. Two people, two to four hours.

Is a used pool table worth anything?

A slate table from a known maker in good condition sells for $300 to $2,000. Generic slate tables sell for $100 to $500 or move free within days. MDF tables have little resale value.

Is this Atlanta page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Atlanta guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.

Fund a free pickup in Atlanta

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Most LoadUp customers fund Freemoval pickups by rounding up at checkout. If you’re not booking a paid pickup yourself but want to help, you can contribute directly, pooled with other donations to fund subsidized pickups in Atlanta at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer.

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Freemoval is a social impact program of LoadUp Technologies, LLC. Contributions are not tax-deductible. 100% of contributions fund pickups at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer. No separate fundraising overhead is deducted from donations.