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Free trampoline removal in Scottsdale, AZ

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

Apartment courtyard with shared outdoor space 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 trampoline or playset 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 trampoline 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: trampolines and playsets

Free

Disassembled, it is bulk within the pile limit.

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 ›

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

For partners ›

How Scottsdale handles trampolines and playsets

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 trampolines and playsets: Disassembled, it is bulk within the pile limit.

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 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 Scottsdale

  • 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 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 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Chandler table: 1 free use (curbside bulk). Habitat ReStore Central AZ, Salvation Army Phoenix, Goodwill if usable.
Closest category in the Gilbert table: Every-5-weeks bulk pickup. Habitat ReStore Central AZ, Salvation Army Phoenix, Goodwill if usable.
Closest category in the Mesa table: Mesa bulk pickup ($29/load). Habitat ReStore Central Arizona, Salvation Army, Goodwill if usable.
Closest category in the Phoenix table: Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat) if usable. Otherwise: appointment bulk pickup, transfer station self-haul, or…
Closest category in the Tucson table: Free Brush & Bulky Plus during zone rotation. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat, Goodwill) if usable.

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

Common questions about trampoline removal in Scottsdale

Does Scottsdale pick up trampolines and playsets for free?

Yes, disassembled, on your monthly week.

How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Scottsdale?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset 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 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 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.