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Every free and paid way to get rid of a trampoline or playset in Lexington, verified October 2026.
Checked against LFUCG Waste Management
Free
bulky items including mattresses on your regular collection day, no call needed
5 days
typical turnaround for a free appliance pickup requested through LexCall
4
tires per week off the rims, by LexCall request
Every route for a trampoline or playset in Lexington, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Lexington guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Lexington, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Lexington free bulky item and appliance pickup: trampolines and playsets
FreeDisassembled, it goes out as bulky items.
Who qualifies: Households with city (LFUCG) waste collection service.
How to schedule: Most bulky items, including mattresses and furniture, go out at the curb on your regular collection day with no call needed. Appliances and tires need a service request through LexCall (311 or 859-425-2255, online, or the app); appliance pickups usually come within 5 business days, free.
Limits: Up to 4 car or small truck tires per week, off the rims. No published cap on ordinary bulky items.
Set-out: At the curb next to your carts by 5 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before. Mattresses flat beside the 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 Lexington: 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 trampolines and playsets, 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 Lexington: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Lexington, Kentucky (#59 nationally) operates one of the more comprehensive municipal waste programs among mid-sized U.S. cities. Bulky item pickup is included in city services as a free benefit, scheduled by calling LexCall at 311 or (859) 425-2255, with pickups normally completed within 5 business days. Households receive three roll-out carts at no additional charge: green for trash, blue for recycling, and gray for yard waste. The City offers quarterly free trash disposal days at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station (1505 Old Frankfort Pike), where Fayette County residents can drop off up to one pickup truckload of household waste including bulky items, mattresses, furniture, and up to 4 tires off the rim. The City also operates a dedicated Electronics Recycling Center at 1306 Versailles Road. This guide covers every disposal option for Lexington-Fayette County residents.
The Lexington rule for trampolines and playsets: Disassembled, it goes out as bulky items.
Program basics: Up to 4 car or small truck tires per week, off the rims. No published cap on ordinary bulky items. At the curb next to your carts by 5 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before. Mattresses flat beside the carts.
What the city will not take: Electronics (TVs, microwaves, computers, printers), humidifiers and dehumidifiers, appliances containing oil, and household hazardous waste. The Electronics Recycling Center takes e-waste free.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government: Bulky items, LFUCG: Appliances (free curbside appliance pickup), LFUCG: Free trash disposal day. Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why trampolines and playsets are different from ordinary bulk. Trampoline springs are under tension and are the injury risk. Use the spring puller that came with the trampoline or a pair of locking pliers, work in a cross pattern so tension releases evenly, and remove the net and pads first. The frame tubes then pull apart by hand or with a rubber mallet.
Three mistakes that get trampolines and playsets left at the curb:
Paid options are for large playsets with concrete footings, in-ground trampolines, and cities with tight bulk limits.
Self-haul to a transfer station
$20 to $60Bundled lumber and a rolled mat load into a pickup or trailer. Transfer stations charge by weight; pressure-treated wood goes as C&D.
Take the steel to a scrap yard first where it is free.
LoadUp paid trampoline or playset pickup
$80+For Lexington households needing same-day or in-home pickup, items LexCall doesn’t schedule fast enough, large cleanouts beyond one truckload, or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Lexington area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your trampoline or playset. 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 trampoline or playset pickup in Lexington with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Lexington proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Lexington junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national trampoline and playset disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Lexington: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Lexington pick up trampolines and playsets for free?
Yes, disassembled, on your regular collection day.
How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Lexington?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset pickup in Lexington starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Lexington households needing same-day or in-home pickup, items LexCall doesn’t schedule fast enough, large cleanouts beyond one truckload, or service when crew labor is needed (heavy items, multiple-piece sets), LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Lexington area for upfront-priced pickup.
Can a trampoline go out with bulk trash?
Disassembled, yes in most cities: frame tubes bundled, springs bagged, mat and pads rolled or bagged. The steel can also go to a scrap yard free. Check your city’s bundle limits in the directory below.
How do I take down a trampoline?
Remove the net and poles, then the pad. Use the spring puller or locking pliers to unhook springs in a cross pattern (one, then the opposite side, then a quarter turn around). Lift off the mat. Pull the frame tubes apart at the joints with a rubber mallet, and unbolt the legs. Two people, one to two hours.
Can I put playset lumber out for pickup?
Most bulk programs accept dismantled lumber in tied bundles under a length limit (commonly 4 to 6 feet) and a weight limit, with all nails removed or flattened. Pressure-treated wood is accepted as bulk but excluded from yard waste everywhere.
How do I know if the wood is pressure-treated?
Look for a greenish or brownish tint, small incision marks in a grid pattern, or an end tag or stamp. Most residential playsets sold since the 1990s are pressure-treated pine unless marketed as cedar or redwood.
Is this Lexington page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Lexington guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.