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Hot Tub Removal: Cost, Free Bulk Pickup & Disposal Options (Cary, Raleigh, RTP & Nationwide)

Hot tubs and spas usually must be cut into sections under 8 feet before municipal bulk pickup or Wake County / city convenience centers will accept them; full teardown and haul-away starts around $875.

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Your Hot Tub Disposal & Hauling Options

Cut it up for city bulk pickup

Charlotte collects bathtubs, jacuzzis and hot tubs as bulky items, but anything heavier than 75 lb or longer than 8 ft should be cut in half. [2]

Haul it to a transfer station

Phoenix transfer stations require spas to be cut into fourths (or a $50 penalty) and proof of ownership. [3]

Paid removal

LoadUp publishes a starting price for hot tub removal and haul-away; the final price is set by ZIP code. [1]

Prices

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LoadUp hot tub removalfrom $875[1]

Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.

City Bulk Pickup Rules for Hot Tub Disposal (Raleigh, Cary, RTP & Major Cities)

Sources

  1. LoadUp: Hot Tub Removal & Disposal (accessed 2026-10-21)
  2. City of Charlotte: Bulky Item Eligibility (PDF) (accessed 2026-10-21)
  3. City of Phoenix: Transfer Stations (accessed 2026-10-21)

Last checked 2026-10-23.