Find Local Hot Tub Removal Companies in Gainesville, FL
1 hot tub removal company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Gainesville's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Hot tubs and spas are on the city's not-accepted list, so they need a private hauler or your own trip to a disposal site. Not accepted: hot tubs, spas, above-ground pools, pool tables, pianos and organs.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Gainesville is 8.5 miles northeast of the city center, at 9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville.
Hot Tub Removal companies near Gainesville
Biological Nutrient Removal Basins
1103 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611
2.5 mi south of the Gainesville city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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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 Gainesville
- Check the city option first. In Gainesville: weekly bulk pickup on your garbage day, no appointment and no additional cost. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take hot tubs and spas.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- 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
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Do you cut up the tub on site, and do you take the cover, steps and electrical parts too?
Hot tubs and spas: what Gainesville takes
Not accepted
- Hot tubs, spas, above-ground pools, pool tables, pianos and organs
Local rules that apply to hot tubs and spas
- Alachua County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, 5125 NE 63rd Avenue, is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Source
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 Gainesville
Gainesville takes bulk items every week on your garbage day at no extra cost, and crews may come any time until noon the next day. Appliances and electronics are the exception and need an appointment. The not-accepted list is long, covering hot tubs, pianos, sheds, fencing and decking, so check it before you drag anything out.
The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out hot tubs and spas; they follow the general bulky item rules.
City contact: 352-334-2330
City fees for hot tubs and spas
- No additional cost for weekly bulk collection.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for hot tubs and spas. All Gainesville bulk pickup fees
Where to take hot tubs and spas near Gainesville
Transfer stations for hot tubs and spas
Cut-up hot tub sections are usually taken as bulky or construction debris, priced by weight. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Solid Waste and Recycling Center · 9920 Northeast Waldo Road, Gainesville (8.5 mi northeast of the city center, map)
- Transfer station (16.6 mi southwest of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Reuse and recycling
A hot tub's shell rarely has resale value once it stops working. No scrap metal yard is mapped in OpenStreetMap near Gainesville, so ask the hauler where the metal parts go.
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Areas served around Gainesville
Gainesville is in Alachua County, Florida. This page covers the 9 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 32601, 32603, 32605, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32612, 32641, 32653.
Other cities we cover nearby: Tallahassee, FL (126 mi).
See all hot tub removal cities in Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gainesville pick up hot tubs and spas?
Hot tubs and spas are on the city's not-accepted list, so they need a private hauler or your own trip to a disposal site. Not accepted: hot tubs, spas, above-ground pools, pool tables, pianos and organs.
Will Gainesville bulk pickup take a hot tub?
Hot tubs and spas are on the city's not-accepted list, so they need a private hauler or your own trip to a disposal site. Not accepted: hot tubs, spas, above-ground pools, pool tables, pianos and organs. Sheds, outbuildings, fencing, decks and other exterior materials are not accepted. 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 Gainesville?
The city fee list has no separate line for hot tubs and spas; the general rule is: No additional cost for weekly bulk collection. 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 Gainesville city center, or with an address in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.