Find Local Piano Removal Companies in Tempe, AZ

5 piano 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 pianos and organs by name. Call 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311) to ask before you set one out.

For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Tempe is 5.4 miles northeast of the city center, at 1564 N. Alma School Road, Mesa.

piano removal in Tempe, AZ
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Downtown Tempe, Arizona, seen from Hayden Butte (A Mountain)
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Piano 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 piano 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 pianos and organs.
  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: measure doorways and count the steps on the way out.

Typical cost of piano removal

Piano removal typically costs $50 to $350, depending on the piano's size and how hard it is to get out of the house.

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

Questions to ask before you hire

Pianos and organs: what Tempe takes

No item-specific rule turned up for pianos and organs on the official Tempe pages, so the general bulky item rules below apply.

Uprights often weigh several hundred pounds and grands far more, so moving one down steps takes several people and the right equipment. Ask a piano technician whether yours is worth restoring before you pay to have it removed.

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 pianos and organs; they follow the general bulky item rules.

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

Full Tempe bulk pickup schedule and limits

City fees for pianos and organs

The city's fee list has no separate charge for pianos and organs. All Tempe bulk pickup fees

Where to take pianos and organs near Tempe

Drop-off sites listed by the city

Landfills for pianos and organs

A piano that can't be rehomed usually ends up here; the metal harp is often pulled out for scrap first. (7 within 15 miles.)

Transfer stations for pianos and organs

Some transfer stations take a piano as bulky waste, priced by weight. (12 within 15 miles.)

From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Free pianos are hard to place, so call before you assume a charity will take one. The nearest of the 14 charity thrift stores mapped around Tempe are listed here.

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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 pianos and organs?

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

    Where can a broken piano go near Tempe?

    The closest landfill mapped in OpenStreetMap is 5.4 miles northeast of the city center (1564 N. Alma School Road, Mesa). Call ahead: some sites charge by weight, and a piano is heavy.

    What does it cost to get rid of pianos and organs in Tempe?

    The city fee list has no separate line for pianos and organs; the general rule is: Regular bulk collection is part of residential service. Private piano removal nationally: Piano removal typically costs $50 to $350, depending on the piano's size and how hard it is to get out of the house.

    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 piano 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). Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (October 17, 2026). Census population. Census ZCTAs. Census Geocoder.