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Free toilet and tub removal in Scottsdale, AZ

Remodel loads to the landfill.

Roll-off dumpster filled with furniture and renovation debris Checked against City of Scottsdale

Monthly

brush and bulk week by address, piles out by 5 a.m. Monday

10x6x4 ft

maximum pile, set out no more than 3 days early

2,000 lb

per week free at the Salt River Landfill with your utility bill and matching ID

Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Scottsdale, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Scottsdale guide covers every other item.

Free toilet and tub removal in Scottsdale

Here is how each route works in Scottsdale, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.

Scottsdale monthly brush and bulk collection: toilets, bathtubs, and sinks

Free, with a step first

A single toilet or sink is usually accepted in the bulk pile; remodel loads are construction debris for the landfill.

Who qualifies: Residents who pay for City of Scottsdale residential collection.

How to schedule: No appointment. Each address has a monthly collection week (My Services tool or the 2026 schedule). Put piles out no sooner than 3 days before and no later than 5 a.m. on the Monday of that week; crews pass once during the week. Residential customers may also haul up to 2,000 pounds a week to the Salt River Landfill free with a utility bill and matching ID.

Limits: Pile no larger than 10 by 6 by 4 feet (about six carts in two rows). Separate green waste and bulk piles 3 feet apart.

Set-out: At the curb or your side of the alley on your property line, away from meters and electrical boxes, by 5 a.m. Monday of your week and no more than 3 days early. Crews do not return for late piles.

Read the full Scottsdale city services guide ›

Salt River Landfill (Resident Landfill Program): toilets, bathtubs, and sinks

Free within your weekly trip

Accepted.

Where: 13602 E. Beeline Hwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

How it works: Scottsdale residential solid waste customers can haul up to 2,000 pounds of trash, brush, or bulk once per calendar week free, with the top of a current city utility bill and a driver's license matching the service address. Freon appliances are charged unless you have a technician's receipt showing the refrigerant was removed. Over the limit: $60 per ton, $30 minimum.

Resident Landfill Program rules ›

Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)

Free

Freemoval 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 Scottsdale: 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 Scottsdale: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

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How Scottsdale handles toilets, bathtubs, and sinks

Scottsdale, Arizona (#94 nationally) operates its own Solid Waste Services for approximately 84,000 single-family residential accounts across 184.4 square miles. Scottsdale’s distinctive feature is the Salt River Landfill program: residential customers may haul up to 2,000 pounds per week FREE with City utility bill and valid driver’s license matching service address. The city offers monthly brush and bulk collection once per month by neighborhood zone, free electronics recycling events quarterly, and free home HHW collection service (unusual). Scottsdale uses address-based routing, use the “My Services” tool at scottsdaleaz.gov/solid-waste to find your specific collection days. Some neighborhoods use 300-gallon shared alley containers. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Scottsdale residents.

The Scottsdale rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: A single toilet or sink is usually accepted in the bulk pile; remodel loads are construction debris for the landfill.

Program basics: Pile no larger than 10 by 6 by 4 feet (about six carts in two rows). Separate green waste and bulk piles 3 feet apart. At the curb or your side of the alley on your property line, away from meters and electrical boxes, by 5 a.m. Monday of your week and no more than 3 days early. Crews do not return for late piles.

What the city will not take: Appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste, tires, concrete and construction debris, and moving boxes are not accepted in brush and bulk. City facilities are not drop-off sites for them either.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Scottsdale Solid Waste: Brush and Bulk Collection, City of Scottsdale: Resident Landfill Program (Salt River Landfill), City of Scottsdale: 2026 Brush and Bulk Removal Schedule. 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.

Prep checklist before pickup day in Scottsdale

  • Shut the supply valve, flush, and sponge out the toilet tank and bowl. Disconnect the supply line.
  • Remove the tank bolts and lift the tank off separately; it halves the weight.
  • Unbolt the toilet from the flange, rock it free, and set it on cardboard. Stuff a rag in the floor flange.
  • For tubs, confirm the material: a magnet sticks to cast iron and steel, not to fiberglass or acrylic.
  • Cut fiberglass tubs to your city’s length limit with a reciprocating saw, or break cast iron under a blanket with eye protection.

Three mistakes that get toilets, bathtubs, and sinks left at the curb:

  • Don't set a whole toilet at the curb in a city that excludes fixtures. It will sit there, and porcelain at the curb is a frequent code citation.
  • Don't scrap a clawfoot or vintage cast iron tub. Salvage shops pay real money for them and will often remove them for you.
  • Don't break porcelain without eye protection and gloves. It shatters into edges sharper than glass.

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 $40

Transfer 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 Scottsdale households needing in-home pickup, immediate disposal, multi-piece cleanouts, items requiring crew labor, or HOA-driven aesthetic concerns (DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Sincuidados), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders 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 Scottsdale with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.

Toilet, bathtub, and sink rules in nearby cities

Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Scottsdale proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Chandler table: Collection Center (load fee). Larger projects: private dumpster rental.
Closest category in the Gilbert table: Transfer station (limited). Private dumpster rental for larger projects.
Closest category in the Mesa table: NOT in Mesa bulk. Private hauler, dumpster rental, or licensed C&D disposal.
Closest category in the Phoenix table: Up to 25 lbs only in bulk pickup, resident-generated only. Contractor-generated NOT accepted. Larger amounts: transfer…
Closest category in the Tucson table: NOT eligible for Brush & Bulky. Self-haul to landfill or rent dumpster.

Related guides: the complete Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.

Common questions about toilet and tub removal in Scottsdale

Does Scottsdale pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?

A single fixture in your pile. Remodel loads to the landfill.

How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Scottsdale?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Scottsdale starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Scottsdale households needing in-home pickup, immediate disposal, multi-piece cleanouts, items requiring crew labor, or HOA-driven aesthetic concerns (DC Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Sincuidados), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders 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 Scottsdale page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Scottsdale guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.

Fund a free pickup in Scottsdale

Help cover someone else’s haul.

Most LoadUp customers fund Freemoval pickups by rounding up at checkout. If you’re not booking a paid pickup yourself but want to help, you can contribute directly, pooled with other donations to fund subsidized pickups in Scottsdale at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer.

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Freemoval is a social impact program of LoadUp Technologies, LLC. Contributions are not tax-deductible. 100% of contributions fund pickups at standard market rates, the same rates LoadUp charges any paying customer. No separate fundraising overhead is deducted from donations.