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A public resource guide
Free toilet and tub removal in Norfolk, VA
Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Norfolk, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Norfolk
Home › By item › Bathroom fixtures › Norfolk
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of a toilet or bathtub in Norfolk, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Norfolk
12
free bulk collections a year, 3 cubic yards each, scheduled through 757-664-6510 or MyNorfolk
4
tires per collection day (12 a year), included in bulk pickup
Tue and Sat
free e-waste drop-off at the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station, noon to 4 p.m.
Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Norfolk, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Norfolk guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Norfolk, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Norfolk scheduled bulk waste collection: toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
Free, with a step firstA single toilet or sink is usually accepted as bulk; remodel loads are construction debris. Ask when scheduling.
Who qualifies: Households with City of Norfolk Waste Management collection.
How to schedule: City code requires you to schedule before anything goes out: call Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510 (311) or use the MyNorfolk app. Standard bulk collections are free, limited to 3 cubic yards each and 12 per year; larger volumes are charged by the cubic yard.
Limits: 3 cubic yards per collection, 12 collections a year. Up to 4 tires per collection day and 12 per year, non-commercial sizes.
Set-out: At the curb as directed when you schedule, on the scheduled day, separate from carts. Glass sectioned and taped or boxed.
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 Norfolk: 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 Norfolk: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Norfolk, Virginia provides free curbside bulk waste pickup with a generous annual allowance: up to 12 bulk waste pickups per year, max 3 cubic yards per collection, by request through the MyNorfolk app, online portal, or Norfolk Cares phone line. Requests must be made by 3 PM the day prior to your trash collection day. Recycling is bi-weekly on the same day as trash. Up to 20 clear bags or bundles of yard waste are accepted per collection. Multi-family properties of 4 units or fewer are eligible for city service. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Norfolk residents.
The Norfolk rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: A single toilet or sink is usually accepted as bulk; remodel loads are construction debris. Ask when scheduling.
Program basics: 3 cubic yards per collection, 12 collections a year. Up to 4 tires per collection day and 12 per year, non-commercial sizes. At the curb as directed when you schedule, on the scheduled day, separate from carts. Glass sectioned and taped or boxed.
What the city will not take: Electronics (free at the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station on Tuesdays and Saturdays, noon to 4), household hazardous waste, and construction debris.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Norfolk: How Do I Dispose Of (bulk waste, tires, e-waste), Norfolk City Code section 41-32 (bulk waste scheduling, 3 cubic yards, tires), via city rule summary. 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 Norfolk households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept, or service before the next bulk request slot, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Norfolk area 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 Norfolk with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Norfolk proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Norfolk 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 Norfolk: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Norfolk pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?
Usually, for a single fixture, after scheduling.
How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Norfolk?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Norfolk starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Norfolk households needing same-week or in-home pickup, items the city won’t accept, or service before the next bulk request slot, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Norfolk area 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 Norfolk page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Norfolk guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.