Hot tub removal and disposal cost
$350 – $600
Hot tub removal costs $350 to $600. Tubs are heavy, often need cutting apart to move, and fill a lot of truck space, making them one of the priciest items to haul.
Price your full loadWhat affects the price
- Cutting it apart. Most hot tubs are sawn into sections to get them out, and that labor is the bulk of the price.
- Access. A tub on an open driveway costs less than one on a deck, behind fencing or in a basement.
- Drain and disconnect. The tub must be drained and electrically disconnected before removal. Wiring work is an electrician's job, not the hauler's.
Hot tub removal prices compared
Our estimate for full-service hot tub removal is $350 to $600. Published figures elsewhere run wider. College Hunks Hauling Junk says most homeowners pay $150 to $800, with an average of $400, and that in-ground models can reach $1,100. LoadUp lists hot tub removal from $875, or from $870 if the tub is left curbside (checked September 2026). Most of the gap comes down to tub size, whether it has to be cut apart, and access.
Source: College Hunks Hauling Junk, LoadUp, Published prices by company
Why hot tubs cost more to remove
Weight is the main reason. College Hunks Hauling Junk puts a typical two-person hot tub at 500 to 800 pounds and an eight-person model at 1,200 to 1,800 pounds, and says stairs or narrow hallways add about $100. If a tub will not fit through a gate or off a deck in one piece, LoadUp says its crew cuts it into sections on site.
Source: College Hunks Hauling Junk, LoadUp
Before the crew arrives: drain and disconnect
Drain all the water before pickup. LoadUp says its crew handles the lifting, breaking down and hauling but does not do electrical, gas or plumbing disconnection, and that a hardwired 240-volt tub needs a licensed electrician to disconnect it first. Book that as a separate job before removal day.
Source: LoadUp
Tubs built into a deck or set on concrete
A tub built into a deck or sitting on a raised platform or concrete pad costs more to take out, because the surround has to be cut or broken apart. College Hunks Hauling Junk estimates that deck or concrete removal at $150 to $600. An above-ground tub on an open patio avoids it.
Source: College Hunks Hauling Junk
What happens to an old hot tub
LoadUp says metal parts such as the frame, pump and wiring are recycled where local options allow, while the fiberglass or acrylic shell and the foam insulation usually go to an approved waste facility.
Source: LoadUp
Estimate your full load
We added one hot tub to start. Add anything else you need gone for a single price, then request a quote, or open the full junk removal cost calculator.
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$350 – $600
1/2 truck · about 6 cubic yards
Full-service haul-away (loading + disposal included). Final price is set by the hauler after seeing the job. US averages, 2026.
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FAQ
How much does hot tub removal cost?
Hot tub removal costs $350 to $600. Tubs are heavy, often need cutting apart to move, and fill a lot of truck space, making them one of the priciest items to haul.
How much does it cost to dispose of a hot tub?
About $350 to $600 for full-service removal by our estimate. College Hunks Hauling Junk reports a wider $150 to $800 with a $400 average, and up to $1,100 for in-ground tubs.
Do I need to drain and disconnect a hot tub before removal?
Yes. Drain it fully and have a licensed electrician disconnect a hardwired tub before pickup. Removal crews such as LoadUp's handle the lifting and hauling, not the disconnection.
How is hot tub removal priced?
Haulers charge by how much room the item takes in the truck, not by the hour, so combining it with other junk in one pickup lowers the cost per item. Leaving it at the curb is often about 25 percent cheaper than an in-home carry-out.