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Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Birmingham, verified October 2026.
Checked against Birmingham Public Works
2x a month
bulk trash and brush dates per neighborhood on the city calendar, no appointment
6 a.m.
out on your scheduled date; earlier counts as illegal dumping
Free
Public Unloading Area at the Eastern Area Landfill for furniture, TVs, and metal appliances
Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Birmingham, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Birmingham guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Birmingham, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Birmingham bulk trash and brush collection: toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
Not collectedToilets and fixtures are construction debris under Birmingham's rules. Habitat ReStore takes usable fixtures; otherwise a dumpster.
Why: Electronics, appliances containing refrigerant, tires, paint, batteries, and hazardous materials. The Eastern Area Landfill's Public Unloading Area takes TVs, furniture, and metal appliances from residents.
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 Birmingham: 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 toilets, bathtubs, and sinks, 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 Birmingham: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Birmingham residents have biweekly bulk trash and brush pickup as part of standard sanitation service. The city consolidated routes in January 2025 to a neighborhood-based schedule, with each neighborhood assigned a specific collection day. This page walks through every disposal option in order from free to paid.
The Birmingham rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: Toilets and fixtures are construction debris under Birmingham's rules. Habitat ReStore takes usable fixtures; otherwise a dumpster.
What the city will not take: Electronics, appliances containing refrigerant, tires, paint, batteries, and hazardous materials. The Eastern Area Landfill's Public Unloading Area takes TVs, furniture, and metal appliances from residents.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Birmingham Public Works: Garbage, Recycle and Bulk Trash Schedules, City of Birmingham Public Works: Illegal Dumping and Eastern Area Landfill Public Unloading Area, Birmingham DPW: Bulk Trash and Brush Pick-Up Schedule (2026 calendar). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why toilets, bathtubs, and sinks are different from ordinary bulk. Porcelain is the sticking point. A whole toilet or pedestal sink is heavy, awkward, and shatters into sharp pieces, so many bulk crews refuse them intact. Some cities accept porcelain if it is broken into pieces and bagged or boxed; others route it to the transfer station as inert C&D material. Clean porcelain is actually recyclable as aggregate, and a growing number of regions accept it at concrete recyclers.
Three mistakes that get toilets, bathtubs, and sinks left at the curb:
When the city classifies fixtures as C&D and no scrap or donation route fits, paid options are the only legal path.
Self-haul to a transfer station or C&D recycler
$10 to $40Transfer stations accept fixtures as C&D by weight or by load. Clean porcelain is accepted at some concrete and aggregate recyclers for less. Break porcelain into bagged pieces to make it easy to handle.
Line the vehicle. Porcelain shards will cut carpet and tires.
LoadUp paid toilet or bathtub pickup
$80+For households who need same-week service, have items the city won’t take, or live outside Birmingham city limits, LoadUp offers professional removal in Birmingham with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal. Typically 20-30% below national competitors.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your toilet or bathtub. 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 toilet or bathtub pickup in Birmingham with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Birmingham proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Birmingham junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national toilet, bathtub, and sink disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Birmingham: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Birmingham pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?
No. Habitat ReStore if usable, otherwise a dumpster.
How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Birmingham?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Birmingham 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, have items the city won’t take, or live outside Birmingham city limits, LoadUp offers professional removal in Birmingham with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal. Typically 20-30% below national competitors.
Can I put an old toilet out with bulk trash?
It depends on the city. Some accept toilets and sinks with bulk pickup, some accept only broken porcelain in bags with regular trash, and many classify fixtures as construction debris and exclude them. Check the directory below for your city.
Is porcelain recyclable?
Yes, as inert aggregate. Crushed toilets and sinks become road base and fill. Some transfer stations and concrete recyclers accept clean porcelain for less than general C&D rates, and some water utilities run toilet recycling drop-offs.
How do I get a cast iron tub out of a second-floor bathroom?
Either hire scrappers or movers who handle the weight, or break it. Cover the tub with a heavy blanket, wear eye protection, gloves, and long sleeves, and strike the side near the drain with a sledgehammer; cast iron cracks into pieces that two people can carry. Clean up the enamel chips, which are sharp.
Will a ReStore take a used toilet?
Most will if it is a 1.6 gpf or lower model, uncracked, clean, and complete with tank lid and seat. Some require the WaterSense 1.28 gpf label. Older 3.5 gpf toilets are generally refused.
Is this Birmingham page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Birmingham guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.