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A public resource guide
Free pool table removal in Riverside, CA
Most people hire a crew.
Checked against City of Riverside
Home › By item › Pool table › Riverside
A public resource guide
Most people hire a crew.
Checked against City of Riverside
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items per free bulky appointment through 951-826-5311, out by 5:30 a.m.
3rd Saturday
free bulky and yard waste drop-off at Agua Mansa Transfer Station with your utility bill
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car tires accepted at Clean Up Riverside drop-off events, rims off
Every route for a pool table in Riverside, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Riverside guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Riverside, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Riverside bulky item appointments and Clean Up Riverside: pool tables
FreeDisassembled across appointments, or Agua Mansa. Most people hire a crew.
Who qualifies: City of Riverside residential trash customers (city-collected areas; Burrtec-served areas schedule through Burrtec at 951-786-9660).
How to schedule: Call the City at 951-826-5311 to book a free bulky appointment; up to 5 items per appointment (3 trash bags under 20 pounds count as one item). On the 3rd Saturday of every month, residents with a utility bill dump bulky items and yard waste free at the Agua Mansa Transfer Station, and the city holds Clean Up Riverside drop-off events through the year.
Limits: 5 items per appointment. Agua Mansa and Clean Up events: proof of residency, covered loads, no commercial waste.
Set-out: Curbside (not in the street) by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day, placed no more than 24 hours ahead.
Donation pickup in Riverside (usable pool tables)
FreeFor items in usable condition, free donation pickup is available through several Inland Empire programs:
Salvation Army, free pickup for furniture and large items. Schedule at satruck.org or 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
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 Riverside: 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 Riverside: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Riverside, CA is part of the Inland Empire, one of the fastest-growing and most logistics-intensive regions in the United States, and also one with persistent illegal dumping pressure along industrial corridors and in lower-income neighborhoods. The City of Riverside provides free appointment-based bulky pickup twice per year, plus a free monthly drop-off day at Agua Mansa Transfer Station for residents who need more capacity. California’s SB 1383 law (effective January 2022) adds mandatory organics and recycling sorting requirements for all Riverside residents. This guide covers every legitimate disposal option for Riverside residents, with the specific rules, phone numbers, and programs that actually apply here.
The Riverside rule for pool tables: Disassembled across appointments, or Agua Mansa. Most people hire a crew.
Program basics: 5 items per appointment. Agua Mansa and Clean Up events: proof of residency, covered loads, no commercial waste. Curbside (not in the street) by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day, placed no more than 24 hours ahead.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (Riverside County HHW facility) and appliances containing Freon, which go through Riverside Public Utilities' refrigerator recycling or a Clean Up Riverside event. Electronics go to Clean Up Riverside e-waste days or SmartRiverside.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Riverside Public Works: Bulky Items (curbside appointments), City of Riverside: Clean Up Riverside 2026 events, City of Riverside: Trash pick-up schedule (Agua Mansa free drop-off). 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 Riverside households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have already used their 2 free annual appointments, need items removed before the next monthly drop-off day, or are clearing more than one room’s worth of items, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Riverside area for upfront-priced pickup.
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 Riverside with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Riverside proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Riverside 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 Riverside: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Riverside pick up pool tables for free?
Yes, disassembled. Most people hire a crew.
Where can I donate a pool table in Riverside?
For items in usable condition, free donation pickup is available through several Inland Empire programs:
How much does paid pool table removal cost in Riverside?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single pool table pickup in Riverside starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Riverside households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have already used their 2 free annual appointments, need items removed before the next monthly drop-off day, or are clearing more than one room’s worth of items, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Riverside area for upfront-priced pickup.
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 Riverside page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Riverside guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.