Grill removal, make room for the new one.
Gas grills, charcoal kettles, pellet grills and smokers, hauled off your deck or patio and recycled as scrap metal. Rust, grease and broken burners included.
How it works
Three steps. No heavy lifting.
Tell us about the grill, pick a time, and the crew rolls it off the patio.
Tell us what's going
Gas, charcoal, pellet or smoker, and where it sits.
Choose your pickup
Same-day in most areas when you book early. From the patio or curbside.
Patio cleared
The crew hauls it off and sends metal to recyclers.
What's included
BBQ grill haul away without the grease stains
Old grills are heavy, greasy and awkward to fit in a car, and most trash programs won't take them because of the propane connections and bulky metal. JunkHaulAwayPros sends a crew that rolls or carries the grill off your deck, loads it on the truck and takes it to a metal recycler.
- Off decks and patios. Including raised decks with stairs.
- Any condition. Rusted-out fireboxes, broken wheels and missing lids.
- Built-up grease handled. The crew deals with the mess so your car doesn't.
- Recycled as scrap. Steel, cast iron and aluminum are recovered.
Please disconnect and remove the propane tank before pickup. Tanks are pressurized and can't be loaded with the grill, but most propane exchange locations and hardware stores will take them. Charcoal grills just need to be emptied of ash.
Every kind of cooker
Gas grills, kettles and smokers
If you cooked burgers or brisket on it, the crew can haul it away. Small tabletop grills to big built-in-style carts are welcome, along with the accessories that piled up around them.
Gas grills
Propane and natural gas carts of any size.
Charcoal kettles
Classic kettle grills and barrel grills.
Pellet grills
Wood pellet grills with hoppers and augers.
Smokers
Offset, vertical and electric smokers.
Kamado grills
Heavy ceramic egg-style grills.
Flat-top griddles
Outdoor griddle stations and carts.
Fire pits
Portable steel fire pits and bowls.
Covers & accessories
Grill covers, tool sets and side tables.
Refreshing the whole patio? Add the old outdoor furniture, umbrella and planters to the same pickup.
Common reasons
When it's time for grill disposal
Even a good grill rusts out eventually. These are the most common reasons people book a grill pickup.
Rusted firebox
Holes in the bottom and flaking metal mean it's not safe to cook on.
Burners failed
Replacement parts for older grills can be hard to find.
Upgraded to a pellet grill
A new cooking style leaves the old grill unused.
Moving to a condo
Many buildings and HOAs restrict grills on balconies.
Outdoor kitchen build
A built-in grill replaces the old freestanding cart.
Selling the home
A rusty grill on the deck doesn't help listing photos.
A closer look
When a grill isn't worth saving
Grills live outside, and that takes a toll. Rain, humidity and grease slowly rust fireboxes, burners and grates, while sun breaks down plastic shelves and wheels. A well-maintained grill can last many years, but at some point rust holes, failing igniters and uneven heat make cooking frustrating or even unsafe.
Rust-through in the firebox is the clearest sign it’s time to replace a grill. Holes and flaking metal can let grease drip onto burners, causing flare-ups, and weakened carts can collapse under heavy lids. Gas grills with cracked hoses or damaged regulators should be replaced rather than repaired.
Disposing of a grill is easier than it seems once the propane tank is separated. Without the tank, a grill is mostly scrap metal, and recyclers can recover steel, cast iron and aluminum. Plastic parts and grease trays are the only pieces that typically need to be thrown away.
If you’re upgrading to a new grill, smoker or outdoor kitchen, it’s a great time to clear out other worn patio items too. Rusted chairs, cracked planters and faded umbrellas can all go in the same pickup, refreshing the whole outdoor space at once.
On pickup day
What to expect when the crew arrives
Grill pickups are quick. The crew rolls or carries the grill off the patio, keeps grease off your siding and loads it up. Here's how the visit goes.
A heads-up first
You'll know your arrival window ahead of time, so you can plan the rest of your day around it.
A quick walkthrough
Point out what's going and what's staying. The crew checks the easiest route out of the house.
Careful removal
Background-checked pros protect floors and walls, take items apart if needed and carry everything out.
Swept and sorted
The area gets a quick sweep, and everything is sorted for donation, recycling or disposal.
Two ways to book
From the deck or the driveway
You can leave the grill right where it sits, or roll it out to the driveway if that's easier for you.
Patio pickup
The crew carries the grill off the deck, down any stairs and out to the truck. Best for heavy kamado grills, smokers and anything on a raised deck.
Curbside pickup
Roll the grill to the driveway or garage, and you don't need to be home. Make sure the propane tank has been removed.
If the grill is very rusted or has broken wheels, leave it in place. Rolling it can be harder than it looks, and the crew is used to handling fragile, heavy grills.
Responsible disposal
Grill recycling, start to finish
Most grills are made of steel, cast iron or aluminum, which makes them easy to recycle. Working grills in good condition may be donated or resold.
Everything else goes to scrap metal recyclers. Grates, burners and fireboxes are recovered, while ceramic kamado shells, plastic parts and grease trays that can't be recycled are disposed of properly.
Decks and stairs
Raised decks and heavy smokers
Grills tend to live on raised decks, rooftop patios and balconies, which means stairs between the grill and the truck. Offset smokers and kamado grills are much heavier than they look, and rusted carts can fall apart when lifted.
Crews lift heavy grills with two people, remove loose grates and lids so nothing falls off, and protect deck boards and siding from grease. Fragile ceramic grills are handled carefully to avoid cracking.
If the grill is on a balcony, up a flight of stairs or built into a cart with a stone countertop, mention it when you book.
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A few grill tips
Propane tanks stay behind
Pressurized tanks can't be loaded on the truck. Exchange or return them at a hardware store, gas station or propane dealer.
Natural gas needs a pro
Grills hooked up to a natural gas line should be disconnected and capped by a qualified technician before pickup.
Empty the ashes
Charcoal and pellet grills should be cool and emptied of ash and leftover pellets before the crew arrives.
Quick prep
Before pickup
A few small steps make grill removal quick and safe.
- Remove the propane tank. Disconnect it and store it away from the grill.
- Let it cool completely. Don't grill the day of pickup.
- Empty ash and pellets. Dump ash into a metal can and remove leftover pellets.
- Grab your tools. Take off spatulas, thermometers and covers you want to keep.
Weighing your options
Can I just leave it at the curb?
Many trash programs won't take grills, or only accept them on bulk pickup days with the propane tank removed. Grills are heavy and greasy, so loading one into a car or SUV usually means stained upholstery. Scrap yards accept them, but you'll need a truck and time to make the trip.
| Task | Doing it yourself | With a crew |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting & stairs | You and whoever you can recruit | Handled by trained pros |
| Transportation | Borrow or rent a truck or trailer | Truck arrives with the crew |
| Finding a drop-off | Call around about charities, landfills and city rules | Sorted for donation, recycling or disposal |
| Time | Often half a day or more | Usually under an hour on site |
| Risk | Strained backs, scuffed walls, dented doorframes | Floors and walls protected |
A small charcoal kettle can easily go in the trunk. For big gas grills, smokers and kamado grills, a crew saves you the mess and the heavy lifting.
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Grill Removal FAQ
Grill disposal questions
Don't see your question? Send us a note and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Will you take the propane tank with the grill?
No. Propane tanks are pressurized and can't be transported with other junk. Please disconnect the tank and keep it separate. Most hardware stores, gas stations and propane exchange locations will take tanks for exchange or disposal, and some local hazardous waste programs accept them too. Once the tank is removed, the crew can haul away the grill itself along with any accessories. Propane exchange cages at grocery and hardware stores will often take an empty tank too.
Can you take a grill that's falling apart?
Yes. Rusted fireboxes, broken legs, missing wheels, cracked lids and grills held together with wire are all fine. The crew handles fragile grills carefully so pieces don't fall off on your deck. Badly rusted grills go straight to scrap metal recycling. If the grill has already come apart, gather the pieces in one spot so nothing gets missed. Very rusted grills are loaded carefully so loose pieces don't break off on your deck.
Do you remove built-in grills?
Drop-in grill heads that have been disconnected and removed from an outdoor kitchen can be hauled away. Demolishing masonry islands, stone countertops or built-in structures isn't included, but if a contractor has already broken them down, the crew can often haul away the debris. Mention it when you book so we can confirm what's possible. Natural gas grills should always be disconnected by a professional before removal.
Can you take a smoker or kamado grill?
Absolutely. Offset smokers, vertical smokers, electric smokers and ceramic kamado grills can all be removed. Kamado grills and large offset smokers are very heavy, so mention them when you book so the crew sends enough people. Empty any ash, wood chips or pellets first, and make sure everything has cooled down completely before pickup. Offset smokers with attached fireboxes are among the heaviest grills, so plan for extra hands.
Is my old grill recycled?
Whenever possible. Grills are mostly steel, cast iron and aluminum, so they go to scrap metal recyclers. Grates, burners, fireboxes and carts are recovered and the metal is reused. Ceramic kamado shells, plastic side shelves and grease trays are separated and disposed of properly. Grills in good working condition may be donated or resold instead. Leaving grates and burners inside the grill keeps all the metal together for recycling.
Ready when you are
Fire up something new.
Tell us what's going and a local crew will haul it away, often the same or next day.
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