Toilet removal and bathroom fixture haul away.
Old toilets, sinks, vanities and fixtures from bathroom remodels, carried out and hauled away. Heavy porcelain handled carefully so it doesn't crack on your floors.
How it works
Three steps. No heavy lifting.
Tell us what's coming out of the bathroom, choose a time, and the crew hauls it away.
List the fixtures
Toilets, sinks, vanities or tubs, and whether they're disconnected.
Pick a time
Same-day in most areas when you book early. In-home or curbside.
Bathroom ready to remodel
The crew carries everything out and recycles what it can.
What's included
Bathroom fixture haul away without the mess
A toilet doesn't look heavy until you try to carry one. Between the tank, the bowl and the leftover water, it can weigh 60 to 120 pounds, and porcelain cracks into sharp pieces if it's dropped. JunkHaulAwayPros sends a crew that carries fixtures out carefully and hauls them away along with the rest of your bathroom remodel debris.
- Toilets and tanks. Carried out whole or in pieces, with water contained.
- Sinks and vanities. Pedestal sinks, vanity bases and countertops.
- Tubs and showers. Detached fiberglass tubs and shower pans.
- Recycled when possible. Porcelain can be crushed for reuse where facilities exist.
Fixtures should be disconnected from plumbing before pickup. Shut off the water, drain the tank and bowl, and have the toilet unbolted from the floor. Once they're free, the crew carries everything out and loads it on the truck.
Every bathroom fixture
Toilets, sinks and vanities
If it came out of a bathroom, the crew can haul it. Porcelain, ceramic, fiberglass and acrylic fixtures are all welcome, whether they're cracked, stained or in perfect condition.
Toilets
One-piece and two-piece toilets, tanks and lids.
Pedestal sinks
Porcelain sinks and their bases.
Vanities
Vanity cabinets, tops and backsplashes.
Fiberglass tubs
Detached tubs and tub surrounds.
Shower pans & doors
Pans, glass doors and enclosures.
Medicine cabinets
Cabinets and mirrors from the wall.
Faucets & fixtures
Old faucets, showerheads and towel bars.
Tile & drywall
Remodel debris in reasonable amounts.
Gutting the whole bathroom? Add the flooring, tile, drywall and vanity to the same pickup.
Common reasons
When people need toilet disposal
Toilets last for decades, but they eventually crack, leak or get replaced in a remodel. These are the most common reasons for a pickup.
Bathroom remodel
New fixtures, tile and vanity mean the old ones need a home.
Water-saving upgrade
Swapping an old toilet for a low-flow model.
Cracked bowl or tank
Hairline cracks lead to leaks and water damage.
The plumber left it
Plumbers sometimes leave the old toilet in the yard or garage.
Rental refresh
Landlords replacing worn fixtures between tenants.
Accessibility upgrades
Comfort-height toilets and walk-in showers replace old fixtures.
A closer look
Bathroom remodel debris, sorted
Bathroom remodels create a surprising amount of debris for such a small room. Between the toilet, sink, vanity, mirror, tub surround, tile, drywall and flooring, a single bathroom can easily fill a pickup truck. Porcelain fixtures are heavy and fragile, which makes them some of the most awkward items to dispose of.
Toilets are a good example. Even after draining, there’s often water left in the trap, and the wax ring underneath is sticky and messy. Moving one through the house risks drips, odors and chipped floors if it slips. Bagging the base and keeping the toilet upright makes the trip out much cleaner.
Many homeowners don’t realize that porcelain can be recycled. In areas with porcelain recycling programs, toilets and sinks are crushed into aggregate for road base and construction projects. Metal faucets and hardware are recycled as scrap, and vanities in good condition may be donated to building material reuse centers.
Planning debris removal around your remodel schedule keeps the project moving. Scheduling a pickup right after demolition clears the way for plumbing and tile work, and a second pickup at the end removes leftover packaging, scrap materials and the old fixtures your contractor set aside.
On pickup day
What to expect when the crew arrives
Fixture pickups are usually quick. The crew carries each piece out carefully so porcelain doesn't break inside your home. 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
Inside or curbside
You can leave old fixtures in the bathroom for the crew, or set them outside if your plumber has already moved them.
In-home pickup
The crew carries toilets, sinks and vanities out of the bathroom and down any stairs. Best for heavy fixtures and upstairs bathrooms.
Curbside pickup
Set fixtures in the garage or on the driveway, and you don't need to be home. Keep porcelain off the street so it doesn't crack.
Before carrying a toilet yourself, drain all the water from the tank and bowl and stuff a rag in the drain opening to keep odors and drips contained.
Responsible disposal
Toilet recycling and reuse
Porcelain doesn't break down in a landfill, but it can be crushed and reused as aggregate in roads, concrete and other construction materials where recycling programs exist.
After pickup, toilets and sinks go to porcelain recyclers when available. Metal faucets and hardware are recycled as scrap, usable vanities may be donated, and everything else is disposed of properly.
Upstairs bathrooms
Heavy porcelain and narrow stairs
Bathrooms are often upstairs, behind narrow doors and down tight hallways. Porcelain fixtures are heavy for their size and fragile, and a dropped toilet can chip stairs and scratch floors.
Crews carry fixtures carefully, keep water and waste contained, and protect walls and railings on the way out. Cracked toilets are handled with gloves to avoid sharp edges.
If you're removing a cast iron tub, heavy vanity tops or several bathrooms' worth of fixtures, mention it when you book so the right crew size is sent.
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Toilet removal tips
Shut off and drain first
Turn off the supply valve, flush to empty the tank, and sponge out the remaining water before the toilet is unbolted.
Plug the drain
Once the toilet is lifted, stuff a rag in the floor drain to block sewer gas until the new toilet is installed.
Cast iron tubs are heavy
Old cast iron tubs can weigh 300 pounds or more. Let us know about them so enough people are sent.
Quick prep
Getting fixtures ready
A little prep makes fixture pickup quick and clean.
- Turn off the water. Close supply valves to toilets and sinks.
- Drain everything. Empty tanks, bowls and traps.
- Disconnect fixtures. Unbolt toilets and disconnect sinks from plumbing.
- Bag loose debris. Put broken tile and drywall in sturdy bags.
Weighing your options
Taking it to the dump?
Toilets are heavy, awkward and messy, and many curbside trash programs won't take them. Loading one into a car risks cracking the porcelain or spilling leftover water. Transfer stations accept them, but usually charge fees and require a separate 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 |
If you have a truck and a nearby drop-off, a single toilet is manageable. For whole bathroom remodels, cast iron tubs or upstairs fixtures, a crew is easier.
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Toilet Removal FAQ
Toilet haul away questions
Don't see your question? Send us a note and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Do you disconnect and remove the toilet from the floor?
The standard service is hauling away toilets and fixtures that have already been disconnected, which is usually done by a plumber or contractor during the remodel. Turn off the water, drain the tank and bowl, and unbolt the toilet from the floor. If you'd like help with removal, mention it when you book and we'll let you know what's possible in your area. Your plumber can usually disconnect the old toilet when installing the new one.
Will you take a cracked or broken toilet?
Yes. Cracked bowls, broken tanks and chipped porcelain are all fine. Broken porcelain has sharp edges, so please gather the pieces in a sturdy box or bucket if the toilet has already come apart. The crew wears gloves and handles cracked fixtures carefully. Broken toilets go to porcelain recycling where available, or are disposed of properly. Sharp porcelain pieces should never go in thin trash bags, which can tear during loading.
Can you take a bathtub?
Yes. Fiberglass and acrylic tubs and shower units that have been detached can be hauled away, along with surrounds, doors and pans. Cast iron and steel tubs are very heavy, often several hundred pounds, so let us know about them when you book. If a tub is still installed, it needs to be disconnected and freed from the walls before pickup. Steel tubs are lighter than cast iron but still heavy, so mention them when you book.
Is porcelain recycled?
Where recycling programs exist, yes. Porcelain toilets and sinks can be crushed and reused as aggregate for road base, concrete and other construction materials. Not every area has a porcelain recycler, so in some places fixtures are disposed of at approved facilities instead. Metal faucets and hardware are recycled as scrap metal either way. Recycling programs vary by area, and we'll use them wherever they're available.
Can you haul away the rest of my bathroom remodel?
Absolutely. Vanities, countertops, mirrors, medicine cabinets, flooring, drywall, tile in reasonable amounts and old light fixtures can all go in the same pickup. Bag loose debris so it's easy to carry. Heavy materials like tile, mortar and cast iron add up quickly, so share a rough list when you book so the crew brings enough truck space. Bagging the old wax ring and loose debris makes the pickup much cleaner for everyone.
Ready when you are
Finish the bathroom remodel right.
Tell us what's going and a local crew will haul it away, often the same or next day.
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