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A public resource guide
Free toilet and tub removal in Syracuse, NY
Remodel loads to OCRRA.
Checked against City of Syracuse DPW
Home › By item › Bathroom fixtures › Syracuse
A public resource guide
Remodel loads to OCRRA.
Checked against City of Syracuse DPW
4
bulk collections per household per calendar year, scheduled 2 days ahead at 315-448-2489
2 cu yd
maximum per setout, items under 50 pounds
4
tires per calendar year with a bulk setout
Every route for a toilet or bathtub in Syracuse, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Syracuse guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Syracuse, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Syracuse bulk item collection by request: toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
Free, with a step firstA toilet under 50 pounds can be requested as bulk; remodel loads are construction debris.
Who qualifies: Homes and apartments with City of Syracuse DPW trash collection.
How to schedule: Call Cityline at 315-448-CITY (2489) at least two days ahead to request a bulk setout. Each household gets 4 bulk collections per calendar year, free.
Limits: 4 collections a year. Each setout no more than 2 cubic yards (a washer and dryer side by side), items under 50 pounds. Up to 4 tires per calendar year.
Set-out: At the curb on your scheduled collection day after your request is confirmed, separate from carts.
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 Syracuse: 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 Syracuse: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Syracuse, New York provides 4 free bulk trash collections per year through a scheduled appointment system via Cityline. Items must fit within a 2-cubic-yard area, and acceptable items include carpets, non-wood furniture, mattresses, and up to 4 residential tires per year. New York State’s e-waste ban applies, with electronics going to Onondaga County drop-off sites. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Syracuse residents.
The Syracuse rule for toilets, bathtubs, and sinks: A toilet under 50 pounds can be requested as bulk; remodel loads are construction debris.
Program basics: 4 collections a year. Each setout no more than 2 cubic yards (a washer and dryer side by side), items under 50 pounds. Up to 4 tires per calendar year. At the curb on your scheduled collection day after your request is confirmed, separate from carts.
What the city will not take: Electronics (banned from New York trash; OCRRA drop-off sites), household hazardous waste, construction debris, and items over 50 pounds or 2 cubic yards.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Syracuse DPW: Bulk Item Disposal. 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Syracuse proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Syracuse 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 Syracuse: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Syracuse pick up toilets, bathtubs, and sinks for free?
A single fixture by request. Remodel loads to OCRRA.
How much does paid toilet and tub removal cost in Syracuse?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single toilet or bathtub pickup in Syracuse starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Syracuse guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.