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Free pool table removal in Tampa, FL
date.
Checked against Tampa Solid Waste
Home › By item › Pool table › Tampa
A public resource guide
date.
Checked against Tampa Solid Waste
1x a year
S.W.E.E.P. curbside collection, up to 10 cubic yards, on your scheduled Sunday
8 p.m.
Sunday deadline to have your pile at the curb
Free
McKay Bay Scale House drop-off for furniture, mattresses, and 2 appliances per visit
Every route for a pool table in Tampa, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Tampa guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Tampa, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Tampa S.W.E.E.P. and McKay Bay drop-off: pool tables
FreeDisassembled, a pool table fits a S.W.E.E.P. pile. Most people hire a crew for slate.
Who qualifies: Residential solid waste customers in single-family homes and buildings of 4 units or fewer with active City of Tampa accounts.
How to schedule: S.W.E.E.P. gives each household one prescheduled curbside bulk collection a year, up to 10 cubic yards, on a set Sunday; look up your date at tampa.gov/sweep. Between dates, residents with an active account dump furniture, mattresses, appliances (2 per visit), and yard waste free at the McKay Bay Scale House, or pay for a special pickup through 813-274-8811.
Limits: 10 cubic yards per S.W.E.E.P. collection; extra yards are billed. Up to 4 tires. McKay Bay: 2 appliances per visit.
Set-out: One pile at the curb on the right of way in front of your home no later than 8 p.m. on your Sunday S.W.E.E.P. date. Crews do not come back to cleared streets. Flat glass taped or wrapped; yard waste cut to 4 feet.
Donation pickup in Tampa (usable pool tables)
FreeTampa’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 Tampa: 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 Tampa: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Tampa has one of the more generous free disposal systems in the U.S. for those who plan ahead: the S.W.E.E.P. program gives every residential household up to 10 cubic yards of free bulk pickup once per year on a scheduled date. Combined with twice-weekly trash collection, free self-haul access to McKay Bay Transfer Station, and donation programs, Tampa residents have several legitimate options. This page walks through every one.
The Tampa rule for pool tables: Disassembled, a pool table fits a S.W.E.E.P. pile. Most people hire a crew for slate.
Program basics: 10 cubic yards per S.W.E.E.P. collection; extra yards are billed. Up to 4 tires. McKay Bay: 2 appliances per visit. One pile at the curb on the right of way in front of your home no later than 8 p.m. on your Sunday S.W.E.E.P. date. Crews do not come back to cleared streets. Flat glass taped or wrapped; yard waste cut to 4 feet.
What the city will not take: Electronics (Hillsborough County collection sites, free), household hazardous waste, pressurized cylinders, metal drums, tires on rims, and boats.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Tampa Solid Waste: S.W.E.E.P. program, City of Tampa Solid Waste: Special Services (bulky pickup rules), City of Tampa: McKay Bay Scale House free disposal. 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-week service or have items the city won’t take, LoadUp offers professional removal in Tampa 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 Tampa with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Tampa proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Tampa 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 Tampa: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Tampa pick up pool tables for free?
Yes, disassembled, on your S.W.E.E.P. date.
Where can I donate a pool table in Tampa?
Tampa’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 Tampa?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single pool table pickup in Tampa starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-week service or have items the city won’t take, LoadUp offers professional removal in Tampa 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 Tampa page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Tampa guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.