Find Local Hot Tub Removal Companies in Ann Arbor, MI
No hot tub removal companies near Ann Arbor are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention hot tubs and spas by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Ann Arbor is 2.5 miles west of the city center, at 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor.
Hot Tub Removal companies near Ann Arbor
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How to choose a hot tub removal company in Ann Arbor
- Check the city option first. In Ann Arbor: no curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day. 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 Ann Arbor takes
Local rules that apply to hot tubs and spas
- Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950). 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 Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has no curbside bulky pickup at all, and leaving a couch or mattress at the curb can get you fined. You have three options: the city's Drop-Off Station (residents can get a pass that waives the gate fee), a Washtenaw County cleanup day, or a private hauler.
The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out hot tubs and spas; they follow the general bulky item rules.
City contact: 734-994-7336 (city customer service)
City fees for hot tubs and spas
- City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for hot tubs and spas. All Ann Arbor bulk pickup fees
Where to take hot tubs and spas near Ann Arbor
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station (run by a local nonprofit for the city), 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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.)
- Ann Arbor Dumpster Rentals · 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (2.5 mi west of the city center, map)
Scrap metal yards for hot tubs and spas
Pumps, heaters and metal frames from a cut-up hot tub can go here. (5 within 15 miles.)
- Scrap metal yard (8.7 mi east 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, but the metal parts can be recycled. The nearest scrap metal yard to Ann Arbor is 8.7 miles from the city center.
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Areas served around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This page covers the 5 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109.
Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (141 mi), Dayton, OH (174 mi), Rockford, IL (273 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Ann Arbor pick up hot tubs and spas?
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention hot tubs and spas by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
Will Ann Arbor bulk pickup take a hot tub?
The Ann Arbor pages we checked don't list hot tubs as a bulky item. 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 Ann Arbor?
The city fee list has no separate line for hot tubs and spas; the general rule is: City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. 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 Ann Arbor city center, or with an address in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.