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Free toilet and tub removal in Lakeland, FL
Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Lakeland, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Lakeland
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A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Lakeland, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Lakeland
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free bulk junk or yard waste collections a year, up to 20 cubic yards each
863-834-8773
or email Customer Service with your address and items to schedule
Special truck
appliances are collected separately for recycling; small Freon fee on refrigerators and ACs
Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Lakeland, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Lakeland guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Lakeland, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Lakeland bulk junk, yard waste, and appliance pickups: toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
FreeToilets and sinks from your home are bulk junk.
Who qualifies: City of Lakeland Solid Waste customers.
How to schedule: Email Customer Service with your address and the items, or call 863-834-8773, to arrange a pickup. Customers get 4 free yard waste or bulk junk collections a year, up to 20 cubic yards each. Used refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, washers, and dryers are collected by a special bulk truck for recycling; refrigerant units carry a small Freon removal fee.
Limits: 4 free bulk junk or yard waste collections a year, 20 cubic yards each. Yard waste pieces under 8 feet. Extra collections are charged.
Set-out: Items at the curb before the scheduled pickup, clear of carts and obstructions; bend over protruding nails.
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 Lakeland: 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 Lakeland: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Lakeland, Florida provides 4 free bulk junk collections and 4 free yard waste collections per year, each up to 20 cubic yards, by appointment through the City’s Solid Waste Division. This is notably generous capacity for a city this size. You must call or email to schedule, not just set items at the curb. Important: City of Lakeland service is for city-limits residents only. If your garbage can is gray and your recycle can is black, you are a Polk County customer, not a City of Lakeland customer. This guide covers every option for City of Lakeland residents.
The Lakeland rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: Toilets and sinks from your home are bulk junk.
Program basics: 4 free bulk junk or yard waste collections a year, 20 cubic yards each. Yard waste pieces under 8 feet. Extra collections are charged. Items at the curb before the scheduled pickup, clear of carts and obstructions; bend over protruding nails.
What the city will not take: Hazardous waste and electronics (Polk County drop-off), contractor debris, and tires.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Lakeland Solid Waste: Large Bulk Pickups. 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 Lakeland households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Lakeland area.
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 Lakeland with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Lakeland proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Lakeland 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 Lakeland: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Lakeland pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?
Yes, with a scheduled bulk junk pickup.
How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Lakeland?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Lakeland starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Lakeland households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Lakeland area.
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 Lakeland page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Lakeland guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.