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Free trampoline removal in Tulsa, OK

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

Apartment courtyard with shared outdoor space Checked against City of Tulsa

$20

per 8 cubic yards of bulky waste since October 1, 2026, billed to your utility account

3 days

minimum notice before your regular collection day

4 + 4

TVs or monitors and tires (no rims) per pickup, in separate piles

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

Free trampoline removal in Tulsa

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

Tulsa bulky waste pickup: trampolines and playsets

City pickup, $20 per 8 cubic yards

Disassembled, it is bulky waste for the fee.

Who qualifies: Residential utility customers with City of Tulsa refuse service.

How to schedule: Schedule online at cityoftulsa.org/bulkywaste, through 311, or by email to Tulsa311@cityoftulsa.org at least 3 days before your regular collection day. Pickup comes on your regular day. The fee is $20 per 8 cubic yards (raised from $10 on October 1, 2026), billed to your utility account.

Limits: 8 cubic yards per fee (one cubic yard is about a washing machine). Up to 4 TVs or monitors and up to 4 tires without rims per pickup. Glass must be boxed. Small DIY remodel debris must be containerized under 1 cubic yard.

Set-out: At the curb on your regular collection day after scheduling. Keep electronics, appliances, and tires in separate piles from the rest; two different trucks collect them.

Read the full Tulsa 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 Tulsa: 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 Tulsa: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.

For partners ›

How Tulsa handles trampolines and playsets

Tulsa, Oklahoma provides bulky waste collection through a fee-based appointment system, making it one of a smaller group of major U.S. cities that charge for this service. The $10 fee for up to 8 cubic yards is modest compared to paid hauler rates but adds a cost barrier relative to cities with fully free bulk pickup. Tulsa also has a distinct “orange refuse sticker” system for small overflow items. This guide covers every disposal option for Tulsa residents, including donation programs (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, DAV, Goodwill), Oklahoma-specific rules, and paid options when city service doesn’t fit.

The Tulsa rule for trampolines and playsets: Disassembled, it is bulky waste for the fee.

Program basics: 8 cubic yards per fee (one cubic yard is about a washing machine). Up to 4 TVs or monitors and up to 4 tires without rims per pickup. Glass must be boxed. Small DIY remodel debris must be containerized under 1 cubic yard. At the curb on your regular collection day after scheduling. Keep electronics, appliances, and tires in separate piles from the rest; two different trucks collect them.

What the city will not take: Auto parts, batteries, liquids, hazardous materials, explosives, and loose glass. The Household Pollutant Collection Facility handles hazardous waste free.

How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Tulsa: Schedule a Bulky Waste Pick Up, City of Tulsa Refuse and Recycling: residential FAQ. 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 Tulsa

  • 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 Tulsa households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have items the city won’t accept, are clearing more than 8 cubic yards, or want full-service hauling without scheduling 3 days in advance, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Tulsa 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa proper, start with the guide for your own city:

Closest category in the Oklahoma City table: Free monthly bulky pickup. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat, City Rescue Mission) if usable.
Closest category in the Akron table: Free curbside on regular collection day. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore, Goodwill) if usable. Otherwise:…
Closest category in the Albuquerque table: Free Large Item Pick-Up. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat, St. Vincent de Paul) if usable.
Closest category in the Allentown table: Free curbside on second collection night. Donation pickup (Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore Lehigh Valley, Goodwill…
Closest category in the Anaheim table: Republic Services bulky pickup. Habitat ReStore Orange County, Salvation Army, or Goodwill OC if usable.
Closest category in the Anchorage table: SWS Saturday bulk (fee). Donation if usable: Habitat ReStore Anchorage, Salvation Army, Goodwill.

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

Common questions about trampoline removal in Tulsa

Does Tulsa pick up trampolines and playsets for free?

Yes, disassembled, for the $20 fee.

How much does paid trampoline removal cost in Tulsa?

Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single trampoline or playset pickup in Tulsa starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Tulsa households who need same-day or in-home pickup, have items the city won’t accept, are clearing more than 8 cubic yards, or want full-service hauling without scheduling 3 days in advance, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Tulsa 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 Tulsa page maintained?

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

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 Tulsa 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.