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Free trampoline removal in Lubbock, TX

Every free and paid way to get rid of a trampoline or playset in Lubbock, verified October 2026.

Apartment courtyard with shared outdoor space Checked against Lubbock Solid Waste

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curbside bulky pickups; large items go to a Citizen Convenience Station

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free Convenience Station visits per address per year, a pickup load each

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free landfill loads a year for furniture, brush, and non-Freon appliances

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

Free trampoline removal in Lubbock

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

Lubbock Citizen Convenience Stations: trampolines and playsets

Not collected

Disassembled, it goes to a Convenience Station as scrap metal.

Why: Construction, remodeling, and demolition materials at the stations, and commercial loads anywhere. Refrigerators and freezers go to the stations (not the landfill) so staff can remove the refrigerant.

Read the full Lubbock city services guide ›

Citizen Convenience Stations (4 locations): trampolines and playsets

Free, 4 visits a year

Lubbock driver's license required.

Where: Southside: 1631 84th St. Northside, Northwest, and Southwest stations; addresses at mylubbock.us

How it works: Lubbock residents with a Lubbock driver's license, 4 visits a year. Furniture, appliances (staff remove refrigerant), scrap metal, carpet sections, fence sections, yard waste, up to 4 tires a year without rims, used oil, antifreeze, and household hazardous waste at Southside. No construction debris.

Station locations, hours, and 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 Lubbock: 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 Lubbock: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

For partners ›

How Lubbock handles trampolines and playsets

Lubbock, Texas (#84 nationally) operates a distinctly different municipal solid waste system from most U.S. cities. There is NO curbside bulk pickup and NO curbside recycling. Garbage runs twice weekly (Monday/Thursday OR Tuesday/Friday) at a $16.25 monthly flat rate. For bulk items, brush, mattresses, large furniture, and appliances, residents must self-haul to one of four Citizen Convenience Stations open Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM-5:30 PM. Service is FREE for Lubbock residents with valid driver’s license showing a Lubbock city address. Recycling is handled via 10 drop-off locations citywide. The city does NOT accept glass or plastics #3-7 (private services like Good Earth Recycling fill that gap). This guide covers every disposal option for City of Lubbock residents.

The Lubbock rule for trampolines and playsets: Disassembled, it goes to a Convenience Station as scrap metal.

What the city will not take: Construction, remodeling, and demolition materials at the stations, and commercial loads anywhere. Refrigerators and freezers go to the stations (not the landfill) so staff can remove the refrigerant.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Lubbock Solid Waste: Bulky Items, City of Lubbock Solid Waste: Citizen Convenience Stations and free landfill disposal. 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.

Prep checklist before pickup day in Lubbock

  • List the item free first; takers disassemble and haul.
  • Trampoline: remove net, poles, and pads, then springs in a cross pattern with the puller, then the mat and frame tubes.
  • Playset: remove swings and slide, unbolt the frame from the top down, and cut or dig posts set in concrete.
  • Pull or flatten every nail and screw and bundle lumber under your city’s length limit.
  • Bag springs, bundle steel for scrap, roll the mat, and set out on the scheduled bulk day.

Three mistakes that get trampolines and playsets left at the curb:

  • Don't remove springs without the puller or locking pliers, and remove them in a cross pattern so tension releases evenly.
  • Don't put pressure-treated lumber in yard waste or burn it. It goes to bulk or C&D.
  • Don't set out a trampoline frame assembled. No bulk program takes a 14-foot ring; break it down.

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 $60

Bundled 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 Lubbock households who can’t self-haul to a Citizen Convenience Station, no truck, mobility limitations, items too heavy to transport, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Tech Terrace, Arnett Benson, Caprock, and other Lubbock neighborhoods 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 Lubbock with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.

Trampoline and playset rules in nearby cities

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

Closest category in the Arlington table: Bi-weekly bulk. Habitat ReStore North Texas, Salvation Army DFW, Goodwill if usable.
Closest category in the Austin table: Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat) if usable. Otherwise: on-demand bulk pickup (non-metal pile), or paid pickup…
Closest category in the Corpus Christi table: Twice-annual brush/bulky pickup. Litter Critter monthly event. Habitat ReStore Corpus Christi, Salvation Army,…
Closest category in the Dallas table: Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat) if usable. Otherwise: monthly bulk pickup, free landfill self-haul, or paid…
Closest category in the El Paso table: Fee-based curbside pickup or free CCS self-haul. Salvation Army or Habitat ReStore if usable.
Closest category in the Fort Worth table: Monthly bulk pile (free). Habitat ReStore Fort Worth, Salvation Army DFW, Goodwill if usable.

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

Common questions about trampoline removal in Lubbock

Does Lubbock pick up trampolines and playsets for free?

No curbside. Convenience Station, disassembled.

How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Lubbock?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset pickup in Lubbock starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Lubbock households who can’t self-haul to a Citizen Convenience Station, no truck, mobility limitations, items too heavy to transport, or service when crew labor is needed, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Tech Terrace, Arnett Benson, Caprock, and other Lubbock neighborhoods 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 Lubbock page maintained?

Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Lubbock 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 Lubbock

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 Lubbock 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.