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A public resource guide
Free pool table removal in Virginia Beach, VA
Most people hire a crew.
Checked against Virginia Beach Public Works
Home › By item › Pool table › Virginia Beach
A public resource guide
Most people hire a crew.
Checked against Virginia Beach Public Works
3 days
minimum notice before your trash day; request through VB311 or 757-385-4650
5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
set-out window the evening before your confirmed date
Free
Landfill and Resource Recovery Center drop-off for residents, Tuesday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Every route for a pool table in Virginia Beach, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Virginia Beach guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Virginia Beach, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Virginia Beach scheduled bulky item pickup: pool tables
Free, with a step firstDisassembled, a pool table can be requested as bulky items. Most people hire a crew.
Who qualifies: Households with City of Virginia Beach curbside collection. Apartments with dumpsters use private service.
How to schedule: Request a pickup through VB311 online (preferred), by calling 757-385-4650, or by email at wastemgt@vbgov.com, at least 3 days before your regular trash day (the city asks for two weeks when possible). Wait for the confirmation with a collection date before setting anything out. Free; the city asks you to batch items rather than request single items.
Limits: No published item cap for an ordinary household request. Freon appliances must be mentioned when you request so they get special handling.
Set-out: Just behind the curb line in front of your home, no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before your confirmed date and by 7 a.m. that morning, not in the street or on the sidewalk.
Donation pickup in Virginia Beach (usable pool tables)
FreeVirginia Beach’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 Virginia Beach: 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 Virginia Beach: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Virginia Beach runs an unusually structured residential system: FREE Bulky/Large Item Pickup by appointment via VB311 with a 2-WEEK ADVANCE REQUEST (longer notice than most cities). Trash is collected weekly, recycling is collected biweekly, and yard debris is collected weekly on the same day as trash, without any special request needed. The City uses 95-gallon containers that residents must purchase for $75 each from Public Works Waste Management. Yard debris has a unique limit: one 4x4x4-foot pile of limbs per service week, limbs at least 4 feet long but no larger than 6 inches in diameter. Limbs UNDER 3 feet long can go inside the trash cart. Two free year-round drop-off centers: the Landfill & Resource Recovery Center on Jake Sears Road (Tue-Sat 7 AM-4:30 PM) and West Neck Recycling Center (Mon-Sat 7 AM-4:30 PM). This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Virginia Beach rule for pool tables: Disassembled, a pool table can be requested as bulky items. Most people hire a crew.
Program basics: No published item cap for an ordinary household request. Freon appliances must be mentioned when you request so they get special handling. Just behind the curb line in front of your home, no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before your confirmed date and by 7 a.m. that morning, not in the street or on the sidewalk.
What the city will not take: Remodeling and building materials (including sinks, toilets, carpet, and cabinets), hazardous waste, tires, propane tanks, cardboard, computers, vehicle parts, and boats. The city landfill takes most of those from residents.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Virginia Beach Public Works: Bulky/Large Item Pickup, City of Virginia Beach: Bulky Item and Yard Waste Collection rules. 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, can’t wait 2 weeks for the City’s bulky appointment, have items the City won’t accept (private contractor work, large construction debris), or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional removal in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Virginia Beach proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Virginia Beach pick up pool tables for free?
Yes, disassembled, on a confirmed pickup. Most people hire a crew.
Where can I donate a pool table in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach’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 Virginia Beach?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single pool table pickup in Virginia Beach 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, can’t wait 2 weeks for the City’s bulky appointment, have items the City won’t accept (private contractor work, large construction debris), or want full-service hauling, LoadUp offers professional removal in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Virginia Beach guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.