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Free toilet and tub removal in Mesa, AZ
Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Mesa, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Mesa
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A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Mesa, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Mesa
$29+
per load for a scheduled bulk item pickup, scaling with volume
$31
trip charge if items are not out when the crew arrives
Free
Household Hazardous Materials facility for tires, electronics, and chemicals, Wed to Sat mornings
Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Mesa, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Mesa guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Mesa, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Mesa bulk item pickup (fee-based, by appointment): toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
City pickup, from about $29 per loadToilets are on the accepted list for a paid pickup; sinks, tubs, and vanities are remodel material and excluded. Habitat ReStore takes usable fixtures.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Mesa trash service. Mesa does not run a free scheduled bulk program; pickups are by appointment for a fee that starts around $29 per load and rises with volume.
How to schedule: Schedule online at mesaaz.gov or call 480-644-6789. Set items at the end of your driveway after 6 p.m. the night before and by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day; a $31 trip charge applies if the crew arrives and nothing is out. Appliances use a separate Appliance Recycling pickup (about $19 per appliance).
Limits: Bundled or single items over 60 pounds may be ineligible. Fees scale with load size.
Set-out: End of the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk, between 6 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m. on the day.
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 Mesa: 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 Mesa: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Mesa, Arizona is the 37th largest city in the U.S. and operates one of the more distinctive municipal waste programs in the Phoenix metro. Bulk pickup is fee-based, with paid load pickup at $29 per load for Mesa customers ($37.59 for non-Mesa), scheduled by appointment via (480) 644-6789. Mesa is unique among large U.S. cities for collecting trash, recycling, and yard waste on every holiday with no delays. Mesa also accepts glass curbside in the blue barrel, unlike Phoenix metro neighbors. The Household Hazardous Materials Facility at 2412 N. Center Street handles HHW free for Mesa residents Wed to Sat. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Mesa residents.
The Mesa rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: Toilets are on the accepted list for a paid pickup; sinks, tubs, and vanities are remodel material and excluded. Habitat ReStore takes usable fixtures.
Program basics: Bundled or single items over 60 pounds may be ineligible. Fees scale with load size. End of the driveway, not blocking the sidewalk, between 6 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m. on the day.
What the city will not take: Appliances (including microwaves), construction and remodeling materials (cabinets, sinks, tubs, doors, lumber, tile, drywall), tires, hazardous waste, liquids, and items over 60 pounds.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Mesa: Bulk Item Collection Program. 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 Mesa households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (construction debris, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Phoenix metro for upfront-priced pickup.
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 Mesa with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Mesa proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Mesa 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 Mesa: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Mesa pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?
Toilets on a paid pickup. Sinks and tubs are excluded; Habitat ReStore or the landfill.
How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Mesa?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Mesa starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Mesa households needing in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept (construction debris, hazmat), or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Phoenix metro for upfront-priced pickup.
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 Mesa page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Mesa guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.