Find Local Hot Tub Removal Companies in Tempe, AZ

5 hot tub removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Tempe's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.

The Tempe pages we checked do not mention hot tubs and spas by name. Call 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311) to ask before you set one out.

For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Tempe is 3.8 miles northwest of the city center, at 2618 West 1st Street, Tempe.

hot tub removal in Tempe, AZ
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Downtown Tempe, Arizona, seen from Hayden Butte (A Mountain)
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Hot Tub Removal companies near Tempe

Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.

How to choose a hot tub removal company in Tempe

  1. Check the city option first. In Tempe: bulk trash and green organics collection every other month by area. The rules are summarized below.
  2. Shortlist two or three of the 5 companies listed above and check on their websites that they take hot tubs and spas.
  3. Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
  4. Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
  5. Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: drain the tub and have the power disconnected.

Typical cost of hot tub removal

Hot tub removal typically costs $200 to $600 in total, depending on size, weight and access. In-ground tubs or tubs set in concrete cost more.

Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.

Questions to ask before you hire

Hot tubs and spas: what Tempe takes

Local rules that apply to hot tubs and spas

A hot tub is far bigger than a normal bulky item: it is usually drained, disconnected from power by an electrician, cut into sections and hauled as debris. Drain it a few days ahead so the shell is lighter.

How pickup works in Tempe

Tempe collects bulk trash and green organics every other month by area, with a 10 cubic yard cap. Have the piles out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your week, and no sooner than 10 days before. Between rounds you can book a paid call-in pickup, or use your free monthly 1,000-pound visit to the regional transfer station.

The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out hot tubs and spas; they follow the general bulky item rules.

City contact: 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311)

Full Tempe bulk pickup schedule and limits

City fees for hot tubs and spas

The city's fee list has no separate charge for hot tubs and spas. All Tempe bulk pickup fees

Where to take hot tubs and spas near Tempe

Drop-off sites listed by the city

Transfer stations for hot tubs and spas

Cut-up hot tub sections are usually taken as bulky or construction debris, priced by weight. (12 within 15 miles.)

Landfills for hot tubs and spas

The cut-up shell, cover and cabinet usually end up at a landfill. (7 within 15 miles.)

Scrap metal yards for hot tubs and spas

Pumps, heaters and metal frames from a cut-up hot tub can go here. (20 within 15 miles.)

From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

A hot tub's shell rarely has resale value once it stops working, but the metal parts can be recycled. The nearest scrap metal yard to Tempe is 3.5 miles from the city center (827 North Mary Street, Tempe).

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    Areas served around Tempe

    Tempe is in Maricopa County, Arizona. This page covers the 4 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284.

    Other cities we cover nearby: Abilene, TX (710 mi), Boise, ID (742 mi), Lawton, OK (778 mi).

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Tempe pick up hot tubs and spas?

    The Tempe pages we checked do not mention hot tubs and spas by name. Call 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311) to ask before you set one out.

    Will Tempe bulk pickup take a hot tub?

    The Tempe pages we checked don't list hot tubs as a bulky item. Construction and remodeling debris (drywall, plaster, scrap lumber, flooring, carpet, roofing) is not collected in bulk. A hot tub is normally cut up and hauled as debris, either to a drop-off site or by a private company.

    What does it cost to get rid of hot tubs and spas in Tempe?

    The city fee list has no separate line for hot tubs and spas; the general rule is: Regular bulk collection is part of residential service. Private hot tub removal nationally: Hot tub removal typically costs $200 to $600 in total, depending on size, weight and access. In-ground tubs or tubs set in concrete cost more.

    How are the companies on this page chosen?

    They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Tempe city center, or with an address in Tempe, whose name or tags match hot tub removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.

    Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Tempe?

    No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.

    Sources: Bulk trash and green organics collection (checked October 17, 2026). Item rules: tempe.gov. Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (October 17, 2026). Census population. Census ZCTAs. Census Geocoder.