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Free pool table removal in Kansas City, MO
Every free and paid way to get rid of a pool table in Kansas City, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Kansas City
Home › By item › Pool table › Kansas City
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of a pool table in Kansas City, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Kansas City
15
items per free bulky appointment, booked online or through 311
4 ft
clearance from carts on your appointment date
6 units
or fewer: homes and small apartment buildings qualify
Every route for a pool table in Kansas City, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Kansas City guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Kansas City, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Kansas City free bulky item pickup by appointment: pool tables
FreeA disassembled pool table can be listed as items. Most people hire a crew for slate.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes and apartments with 6 or fewer units with City of Kansas City, Missouri trash service. Businesses and larger complexes are not eligible.
How to schedule: Book a free appointment with the online Bulky Pickup Scheduler at kcmo.gov or by contacting 311. List every item; anything not on the list is left behind. Up to 15 items per appointment.
Limits: 15 items per appointment. Appliances must be emptied and cleaned.
Set-out: At your regular collection point on the appointment date, at least 4 feet from trash and recycling carts, nothing mixed with bagged trash.
Donation pickup in Kansas City (usable pool tables)
FreeKansas City’s donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
Items typically not accepted: 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. Always call before scheduling if you’re unsure, pickups that find unacceptable items will leave them behind.
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 Kansas City: 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 pool tables, 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 Kansas City: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Kansas City, Missouri runs an unusually generous appointment-based system: FREE Bulky Item Pickup by appointment for single-family homes and apartments with 6 units or fewer, with a remarkably high limit of 15 items per appointment (no item over 500 lbs). Trash and recycling are funded through property taxes, no separate monthly bill. The catch is the strict cart rules: trash MUST be in the official City-issued cart, ALL trash inside the cart must be BAGGED (no loose trash), the lid must fully close, and the cart can’t exceed 250 lbs total. Glass is NOT accepted in curbside recycling, must be taken to drop-off locations. Refrigerators and freezers (CFC/Freon items) require a separate truck, must indicate when scheduling. Note: Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS are SEPARATE cities with separate programs, this page covers KCMO only. This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Kansas City rule for pool tables: A disassembled pool table can be listed as items. Most people hire a crew for slate.
Program basics: 15 items per appointment. Appliances must be emptied and cleaned. At your regular collection point on the appointment date, at least 4 feet from trash and recycling carts, nothing mixed with bagged trash.
What the city will not take: Waste tires, paint and household hazardous waste, yard waste, auto parts, loose building materials and masonry, damaged carts and bins, and anything from a business.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: KCMO 311: Bulky Item Pick-Up Service. 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.
Three mistakes that get pool tables left at the curb:
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 $500Billiards 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 who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed the 15-item or 500-lb limit, can’t wait for the next appointment, live in 7+ unit buildings without KCMO service, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional removal in Kansas City with upfront pricing. 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 Kansas City with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Kansas City proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Kansas City 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 Kansas City: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Kansas City pick up pool tables for free?
Yes, disassembled and listed, with a bulky appointment.
Where can I donate a pool table in Kansas City?
Kansas City’s donation programs accept items in good usable condition: clean upholstered furniture without significant tears or stains, working appliances less than 10 years old, mattresses in good condition (subject to program-specific rules), kitchenware, lamps, and most household goods.
How much does paid pool table removal cost in Kansas City?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single pool table pickup in Kansas City starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-day or in-home pickup, exceed the 15-item or 500-lb limit, can’t wait for the next appointment, live in 7+ unit buildings without KCMO service, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional removal in Kansas City with upfront pricing. 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 Kansas City page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Kansas City guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.