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A public resource guide
Free pool table removal in Providence, RI
Most people hire a crew.
Checked against City of Providence
Home › By item › Pool table › Providence
A public resource guide
Most people hire a crew.
Checked against City of Providence
3
items per unit per scheduled bulky pickup, free, through the online form or 1-800-972-4545
24 hours
minimum notice before your collection day
Saturdays
free unbagged mattress drop-off at DPW, 700 Allens Ave
Every route for a pool table in Providence, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Providence guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Providence, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Providence bulky item pickup (Waste Management): pool tables
FreeDisassembled pieces count toward the 3 items per pickup. Most people hire a crew.
Who qualifies: Buildings of 6 or fewer units with City of Providence curbside collection.
How to schedule: Schedule online with the city's Request Bulky Item Pickup form or call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 at least 24 hours before your collection day. Free, up to 3 items per unit per scheduled pickup. Mattresses are handled separately: unbagged mattresses and box springs are accepted at DPW, 700 Allens Ave, on Saturdays.
Limits: 3 items per unit per pickup. Only scheduled items are collected.
Set-out: At the curb no earlier than the night before your scheduled pickup, clear of carts. Crews do not enter yards or buildings.
Donation pickup in Providence (usable pool tables)
FreeProvidence’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 Providence: 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 Providence: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Providence runs a uniquely accessible bulk pickup system: FREE curbside bulk pickup with just 24-HOUR advance notice via Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545, up to 3 bulky items per collection day. The lead time is dramatically shorter than most major cities (Virginia Beach requires 2 weeks; San Francisco requires 2 weeks). Service is provided by Waste Management under contract with the City. Free curbside pickup of furniture, large appliances (refrigerators with Freon, washers, dryers), e-waste, and bulky waste, all at the same 3-items-per-day limit. One important fee exception: mattresses and box springs require a paid Waste Management appointment, OR Providence residents can drop off two items per resident per day FREE at the Mattress Drop-off Center on Saturdays 7 AM-12:45 PM (proof of Providence residency required). Yard waste is collected curbside on regular collection day from mid-April through mid-December, in open barrels or paper yard waste bags. Christmas trees picked up curbside during the second, third, and fourth full weeks of January. New 64-gallon trash carts arrive starting March 16, 2026, a major service change. This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Providence rule for pool tables: Disassembled pieces count toward the 3 items per pickup. Most people hire a crew.
Program basics: 3 items per unit per pickup. Only scheduled items are collected. At the curb no earlier than the night before your scheduled pickup, clear of carts. Crews do not enter yards or buildings.
What the city will not take: Mattresses (DPW Saturday drop-off instead), construction debris, tires, and hazardous waste. Electronics go to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation's Eco-Depot and e-waste programs.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Providence DPW: Bulky Item and Large Appliance Disposal, City of Providence DPW: Bulky and Tricky Item Disposal (mattresses). 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 3-item daily limit, can’t wait for a Saturday mattress drop-off, need construction debris removed, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional removal in Providence 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 Providence with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Providence proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Providence 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 Providence: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Providence pick up pool tables for free?
Yes, disassembled, across pickups. Most people hire a crew.
Where can I donate a pool table in Providence?
Providence’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 Providence?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single pool table pickup in Providence 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 3-item daily limit, can’t wait for a Saturday mattress drop-off, need construction debris removed, or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional removal in Providence 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 Providence page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Providence guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.