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Every free and paid way to get rid of a trampoline or playset in Pittsburgh, verified October 2026.
Checked against Pittsburgh Environmental Services
2
bulk items per household per week with regular refuse, no appointment
6 a.m.
out by this time, no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before
2 tires
per resident per day, rims off, free at the Public Works division drop-offs
Every route for a trampoline or playset in Pittsburgh, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Pittsburgh guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Pittsburgh, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Pittsburgh weekly bulk item pickup: trampolines and playsets
FreeDisassembled and bundled, it goes out 2 bundles a week, or scrap metal at a division drop-off.
Who qualifies: Households with City of Pittsburgh refuse collection.
How to schedule: No appointment. Each dwelling may set out 2 bulk items per week with regular refuse. Excess bulky loads can be collected for a fee through 311.
Limits: 2 bulk items per household per week. Bags and bins under 35 pounds.
Set-out: Curbside after 6 p.m. the evening before and by 6 a.m. on collection day; containers back in by 10 p.m.
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 Pittsburgh: 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 Pittsburgh: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Pittsburgh runs one of the simplest bulk pickup systems of any major U.S. city: 2 large items per household per week, on your regular trash day, no scheduling required. The trade-off is a strict 35-pound or 35-gallon limit per individual bag or bin, the official mailer compares it to the size of a medium pet food bag. Pittsburgh also runs the unusual two-Saturdays-per-year yard waste collection (April 25 and November 7, 2026 only). New for 2026: specific lid rules, remove lids from glass and plastic bottles, but leave them ON for metal cans. This page walks through every legitimate option in order from free to paid.
The Pittsburgh rule for trampolines and playsets: Disassembled and bundled, it goes out 2 bundles a week, or scrap metal at a division drop-off.
Program basics: 2 bulk items per household per week. Bags and bins under 35 pounds. Curbside after 6 p.m. the evening before and by 6 a.m. on collection day; containers back in by 10 p.m.
What the city will not take: Tires, auto parts, electronics and TVs, Freon appliances, household hazardous waste, and construction debris. In 2026 the city routes electronics, chemicals, batteries, and small Freon appliances through a vendor, Noble Environmental, with pre-registration and fees.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Pittsburgh Environmental Services: 2026 recycling and refuse mailer (bulk rules), City of Pittsburgh: Recycling drop-off locations (tires and scrap metal). 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 households who need same-day service, exceed 2-per-week bulk limits during cleanouts, have items the city won’t take, or live in larger apartment buildings, LoadUp offers professional removal in Pittsburgh with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Pittsburgh with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Pittsburgh proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Pittsburgh pick up trampolines and playsets for free?
Yes, disassembled, 2 bundles a week.
How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Pittsburgh?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset pickup in Pittsburgh starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For households who need same-day service, exceed 2-per-week bulk limits during cleanouts, have items the city won’t take, or live in larger apartment buildings, LoadUp offers professional removal in Pittsburgh with upfront pricing. Independent loaders in the marketplace handle pickup, loading, and licensed disposal.
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 Pittsburgh page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Pittsburgh guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.