Lawn mower removal, no more pull-start battles.
Push mowers, riding mowers, trimmers, edgers and snow blowers hauled out of the garage or shed and recycled. Clear the space without draining your weekend.
How it works
Three steps. No heavy lifting.
Tell us what's going, pick a time, and the crew rolls it out and hauls it away.
List the equipment
Mowers, trimmers, blowers or snow throwers, and where they're stored.
Pick a pickup window
Same-day in most areas when you book early. In-home or curbside.
Garage space reclaimed
The crew loads everything and sends metal to recyclers.
What's included
Old mower haul away made easy
Broken lawn equipment piles up in garages and sheds because it's heavy, greasy and can't go out with the trash. Riding mowers can weigh several hundred pounds and won't fit in a car. JunkHaulAwayPros sends a crew that rolls, lifts or ramps it onto the truck and takes it to recyclers.
- Running or not. Seized engines and flat tires are no problem.
- Riding mowers too. Lawn tractors and zero-turns loaded with care.
- All your yard tools. Trimmers, edgers, blowers and spreaders in one trip.
- Sent to scrap. Steel decks and engines are recycled.
Before pickup, drain the gasoline and oil, or run the engine until it's out of fuel. Fuel can't be transported, so a mower with a full tank has to wait. Once it's drained, the crew handles the rest.
Every kind of yard machine
Push mowers, riders and power tools
If it cut, trimmed or blew something in your yard, the crew can haul it. Gas, electric and battery-powered equipment are all welcome, along with the old parts and attachments.
Push mowers
Gas, electric and reel mowers of any brand.
Self-propelled mowers
Heavier walk-behind mowers with drive systems.
Riding mowers
Lawn tractors and garden tractors.
Zero-turn mowers
Residential zero-turns loaded by ramp.
Snow blowers
Single- and two-stage snow throwers.
String trimmers
Weed eaters, edgers and brush cutters.
Leaf blowers
Handheld and backpack blowers.
Tillers & spreaders
Garden tillers, aerators and lawn spreaders.
Cleaning out the garage? Add old bikes, broken tools and leftover junk to the same pickup.
Common reasons
When people book mower disposal
Lawn equipment tends to break at the start of the season, right when you need it. These are the most common reasons people call.
It won't start
Carburetor problems and seized engines often cost more to fix than a new mower.
Switching to battery
Upgrading to electric leaves the old gas mower behind.
Hired a lawn service
When someone else mows, the old equipment just takes up space.
Downsizing
Moving to a condo or smaller yard means you don't need a riding mower.
Garage cleanout
Broken equipment from years past finally gets cleared out.
Estate cleanup
Sheds and garages full of old yard tools are common in family homes.
A closer look
Is it time to replace the mower?
Lawn mowers tend to fail at the worst time: the first warm weekend of spring, when the grass is already too long. Old fuel gums up carburetors over the winter, pull cords snap and blades dull. Sometimes a tune-up brings a mower back, but often the repair bill is close to the price of a new one.
Signs a mower has reached the end include a cracked deck, a seized engine, smoke while running, heavy oil leaks and repeated starting problems even after a tune-up. Riding mowers with failing transmissions or worn steering parts are often expensive to repair, especially on older models with hard-to-find parts.
Many homeowners are also switching from gas to battery-powered equipment, which is quieter, lighter and easier to maintain. When that happens, the old gas mower, trimmer and blower often end up taking space in the garage. Clearing them out at once makes room for the new setup.
Before any gas equipment is picked up, it needs to be drained of fuel and, ideally, oil. Once that’s done, it goes to scrap metal recyclers, where engines, decks and frames are recovered and the steel and aluminum are reused.
On pickup day
What to expect when the crew arrives
Mower pickups are quick, even for heavy riding mowers. The crew rolls or ramps the equipment onto the truck and checks that fuel is drained. 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 shed or the driveway
Choose the pickup style that fits your day. Push mowers are easy to wheel out, while riding mowers are simpler to leave for the crew.
Pickup from storage
The crew retrieves equipment from the garage, shed or backyard and loads it. Best for riding mowers and anything that won't roll.
Curbside pickup
Roll push mowers and trimmers to the driveway, and you don't need to be home. Keep them off the street and away from kids.
Either way, make sure fuel tanks are empty. Leftover gasoline is hazardous and can't be loaded onto the truck.
Responsible disposal
Mower recycling, not the landfill
Lawn mowers are mostly steel and aluminum, so they're easy to recycle once fluids are removed. Working mowers in good condition may be donated or resold.
Everything else goes to scrap metal recyclers, where engines, decks and frames are processed. Plastic housings and tires are separated and recycled or disposed of properly.
Heavy equipment
Riding mowers and cramped sheds
Riding mowers and garden tractors weigh several hundred pounds, often have flat tires and are usually wedged into the back of a crowded garage or a shed with a narrow door.
Crews clear a path, roll or push equipment out, and use ramps and proper technique to get heavy machines onto the truck safely. Equipment with seized wheels is handled with extra help.
If the mower is behind a locked gate, down a hill or packed in a shed, mention it when you book. Knowing what you have helps the crew bring the right equipment.
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Before pickup day
Fuel must be drained
Gasoline is hazardous and can't be transported. Run the engine dry or drain the tank into an approved container before pickup.
Oil should come out too
Drain the engine oil if possible and take it to an auto parts store or recycling center that accepts used oil.
Batteries are separate
Remove riding mower batteries if you can. Many auto parts stores accept them for recycling.
Quick prep
Getting it ready
Lawn equipment needs a little prep before it can go on the truck. Here's what to do.
- Empty the gas tank. Run it dry or drain fuel into a proper container.
- Drain the oil. Recycle used oil at an auto parts store.
- Remove the battery. Take riding mower batteries out if you can.
- Clear the path. Move bikes and bins so equipment can roll out.
Weighing your options
Hauling it to the scrap yard?
A push mower can fit in a trunk, but it's greasy, smelly and leaks fuel. Riding mowers need a trailer and ramps, plus two people to load safely. Many trash programs won't take lawn equipment, and scrap yards often require fluids to be drained before they'll accept it.
| 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 |
If you have a truck and a scrap yard nearby, a single push mower is an easy trip. For riding mowers or a garage full of equipment, a crew is faster and cleaner.
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Lawn Mower Removal FAQ
Lawn mower disposal questions
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Do I need to drain the gas before pickup?
Yes. Gasoline is hazardous and can't be transported on the truck, so the fuel tank needs to be empty before pickup. You can run the mower until it stops or drain the fuel into an approved gas can. Draining the oil is also recommended, and used oil can usually be dropped off at an auto parts store. Once fluids are out, the crew can load the mower. Leftover gas can often be used up in a car if it's fresh, or taken to a hazardous waste drop-off.
Will you take a riding mower?
Absolutely. Riding mowers, lawn tractors, garden tractors and residential zero-turns can all be hauled away. They're heavy, so the crew uses ramps and proper technique to load them safely, even if the tires are flat or the wheels don't turn. Please drain the fuel and remove the battery if you can, and mention the mower size when you book. Mowers with flat tires or locked wheels can still be loaded with the help of ramps.
Do you take mowers that don't run?
Yes. Most lawn mowers we pick up don't run. Seized engines, broken pull cords, cracked decks, missing wheels and rusted frames are all fine. Working mowers in good condition may be donated or resold, and everything else goes to scrap metal recyclers. Just make sure the gas tank is empty, even if the mower hasn't run in years. Old batteries can usually be traded in at auto parts stores for proper recycling.
Can you take snow blowers and other yard equipment?
Yes. Snow blowers, trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws without fuel, tillers, aerators and spreaders can all go in the same pickup. Gas-powered tools need their fuel tanks emptied first. Battery-powered tools are welcome too, though removing the batteries for separate recycling is a good idea. List everything when you book so the crew brings enough space. Grouping all equipment in one spot before the crew arrives makes loading quicker.
Is my old lawn mower recycled?
Whenever possible. Lawn mowers are mostly steel and aluminum, so they're sent to scrap metal recyclers once fluids are removed. Engines, decks, frames and blades are processed and the metal is reused. Tires and plastic parts are separated and recycled or disposed of properly. Working mowers in decent shape may be donated or resold instead. Scrap metal recycling keeps heavy engines and decks out of the landfill entirely.
Ready when you are
Clear out the old equipment.
Tell us what's going and a local crew will haul it away, often the same or next day.
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