At some point, a household will decide that an old toilet needs to be replaced. In some cases, this happens out of necessity such as a broken toilet. In other situations, the family wants to upgrade to a better or more efficient toilet. When that time comes, you must consider how to properly dispose of your old toilet.
EZ Lakewood Junk Removal provides cost-effective, convenient trash removal services. We also handle toilet disposals. Call our professionals to get the job handled before you know it.
Don’t Trash An Old Toilet
Consumers should not trash an old toilet. Doing so will lead to problems, including clogged landfills and environmental issues.
- Local trash collection services may not take toilets because they’re so heavy and bulky.
- Toilets take a long time to decompose. Therefore, your old toilet is going to take many years to decay in the landfill.
- Recycling provides many more benefits. When possible, it is always best to recycle your toilet so the components can be reused.
Things to Consider
When you need to dispose of your old toilet, you’ll need to consider the old components. Don’t forget the bowl, hinges, bolts, and other pieces.
- The porcelain bowl can be recycled. However, bowls with lead-based glazing likely cannot be recycled. Call your local recycling center to find out what they’ll accept.
- Your old toilet should have multiple metal bolts and hinges. They can be recycled.
- Any rubber and plastic components can likely be recycled. If these items cannot be recycled, you’ll have to throw them out with the trash.
- Your toilet seat can sometimes be recycled. However, most cannot be. Therefore, your toilet seat should be thrown out with the rest of your trash.
- Don’t forget the risks of asbestos. Much older toilets may contain asbestos. Therefore, you should handle your old toilet with care. Better yet, let a professional deal with it.
Proper Toilet Disposal Methods
Consumers can use multiple techniques to dispose of an old toilet. Try one of the following methods before throwing the toilet out with the trash.
- You might be able to donate your old toilet. If it is in good condition and working order, someone will likely take it off your hands.
- Try giving the old toilet away. Put an ad online to see if anyone is interested in taking it.
- Local communities often have recycling programs. Try contacting your municipality to find out about recycling programs in your area.
- You can also choose a local recycling center. Recycling centers should accept many toilet components, including bolts and plastic parts.
- Your plumber may deal with your old toilet for you. If the plumber is installing a new toilet, they should be happy to take the old one.
- You’ll also want to consider renting a dumpster. This is a good way to dispose of bulky items including toilets.
Alternatively, you have the option of working with us. EZ Lakewood Junk Removal offers cost-effective toilet disposal services. Call us to deal with this problem in a hurry.
We Make Toilet Disposal Easy
Rest assured knowing that we make disposing of a toilet easy and convenient. We’ll handle every step of the process so you can relax and never have to worry about lifting a finger. We offer the following benefits.
- EZ Lakewood Junk Removal offers comprehensive services. As a result, consumers never have to lift a finger. We’ll take the toilet outside, load it, and dispose of it for you.
- We aim to provide cost-effective and eco-friendly services. We always do our best to protect the environment and prevent the toilet from going to the landfill.
- We’re more reliable than anyone else. EZ Lakewood Junk Removal employs the best workers to ensure that they’ll arrive on time and get the job done efficiently.
Call now to schedule an appointment with our friendly junk removal specialists.
Advice For Preparing Your Toilet For Disposal
Depending on your service provider, you may need to prepare the toilet for disposal. We can handle this for you, but some companies may not. Follow the tips below to get started.
- Make sure that your toilet is clean. This is required if you’re going to donate or give your toilet away.
- The toilet must be removed. A plumber will handle this for you. Otherwise, you’ll need to detach the toilet from your floor. Wrenches and other tools are required.
- It may be a good idea to sort the parts. Place the metal components together and the plastic components together. This will make it easier to recycle everything.
- Be sure to check with the junk disposal company. Call EZ Lakewood Junk Removal to find out when we’re coming and to ensure that everything is ready to go.
- Some components cannot be recycled. Make sure that these components are disposed of correctly. Don’t dump them in the landfill unless you have no other options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Porcelain Toilets Be Recycled?
It is usually possible to recycle porcelain toilets and toilet seats. Nevertheless, recycling your toilet can be a major headache. We understand this better than anyone since we deal with toilet disposals regularly. If you’d like to make the process as simple and convenient as possible, we recommend calling our office and signing up for our service.
Just remember that your toilet seat likely cannot be recycled, but we can get rid of it for you as well.
Will A Recycling Center Take A toilet?
Your recycling center may take your toilet. At the very least, your local recycling center should take all of the porcelain components. For instance, you’ll need to remove the bolts and seat first. Still, it would be wise to call ahead to avoid wasting your time.
Do Home Depot And Home Improvement Stores Take Toilets?
Home Depot and other home improvement stores may take toilets for their customers. However, it will primarily depend on the circumstances. The company isn’t going to take a toilet just to be nice. Instead, you’ll likely have to buy a replacement from Home Depot before they’ll take your old toilet.
Will My Plumber Take My Old Toilet?
It’s common for plumbers to take old toilets. Again, it depends on the circumstances. If the plumber is installing a new toilet, they’ll likely take the old one. The only risk is that you might be charged an extra fee for the toilet disposal. Call your plumber to find out the specifics first.
Summary
Your toilet is bulky and heavy. If you’re not careful, there’s a risk that you’re going to break it. Then, you’re going to risk cutting yourself. It is best to avoid these risks completely. EZ Lakewood Junk Removal can help you minimize the risks and protect yourself to the fullest. We recommend calling our officer and letting our professionals handle it for you. Call our office to find out what we can do for you.
Besides getting rid of old toilets, we can also help you dispose of other trash. We’ll have the toilet removed from your sight within minutes.
You can donate, recycle, or dispose of your old toilet through a professional junk removal service. We make the process easy by handling pickup and responsible disposal for you.
Most local waste services won’t accept toilets in regular trash pickup due to their size and materials. Proper disposal requires recycling or hauling to a designated facility—our team takes care of it all for you!
Yes! We offer hassle-free toilet removal services, including pickup, transportation, and proper disposal or recycling. Just schedule a pickup, and we’ll handle the rest!