How much does it cost to get rid of a pool table?

Pool table removal costs $79 through Dropcurb (curbside, you disassemble), $300-550 through full-service junk removal (they disassemble and haul), or $20-50 at a landfill (you disassemble and transport). Listing it free on Marketplace costs nothing — the taker handles moving.

Will 1-800-GOT-JUNK remove a pool table?

Yes. 1-800-GOT-JUNK removes pool tables for $300-550+ depending on size and location. They handle disassembly, loading, and disposal. They send a 2-3 person crew. Basement tables cost more due to stair access.

Can I put a pool table in a dumpster?

A disassembled pool table fits in a 20-yard or larger dumpster ($350-500 rental). The slate pieces are the challenge — each weighs 150-250 pounds and requires careful loading. The wood frame, rails, and felt fit easily. For most people, junk removal is simpler than renting a dumpster.

How heavy is a pool table?

A 7-foot pool table weighs 700-800 pounds. An 8-foot table weighs 800-1,000 pounds. A 9-foot tournament table weighs 1,000-1,200 pounds. Slate accounts for 450-700 pounds of the total weight. The table must be disassembled to move through standard doorways.

Is an old pool table worth anything?

Brunswick, Olhausen, and Diamond pool tables sell for $200-2,000+ depending on model and condition. Generic or MDF-surface tables are worth $0-100. Check sold listings on Facebook Marketplace for your exact brand. If it does not sell in 2-3 weeks, list it free.

How do I move a pool table out of my basement?

Disassemble the table first — a fully assembled pool table cannot fit through standard doorways or up stairs. Remove pockets, rails, felt, and slate pieces individually. Each slate piece (150-250 lbs) requires 2 people to carry upstairs. Use moving blankets to protect walls. Professional removal from basements costs $400-550+.

How to Get Rid of a Pool Table? 6 Options [2026]

Published March 30, 2026

Get rid of a pool table by selling it on Facebook Marketplace ($200-2,000 for quality tables), listing it free for someone to pick up, or booking junk removal ($150-550 depending on size and location). Pool tables weigh 700-1,000+ pounds and require disassembly to move through standard doorways. Dropcurb offers curbside pickup starting at $79 if you disassemble and move the pieces outside.

What Is the Best Way to Get Rid of a Pool Table?

The best approach depends on the table's quality and your timeline.

For a quality table (Brunswick, Olhausen, Diamond, Valley): Sell it. Quality pool tables hold value well. A Brunswick table in good condition sells for $500-2,000+ on Facebook Marketplace. Post clear photos of the playing surface, rails, pockets, and brand plate. Buyers typically hire their own pool table movers ($200-400) to handle disassembly and transport.

For a mid-range or worn table: List it free on Marketplace or Craigslist. Free pool tables get claimed quickly because the perceived value is high even when the table needs work. Specify "you must arrange disassembly and pickup." This costs you nothing.

For a table nobody wants: Book professional junk removal. Full-service companies charge $300-550 to disassemble and haul away a pool table. If you can disassemble it yourself and get the pieces to the curb, Dropcurb picks them up for $79.

Method	Cost	Speed	Best For
Sell on Marketplace	Free (earn $200-2,000)	1-4 weeks	Brunswick, Olhausen, quality tables
List free on Marketplace	Free	3-14 days	Mid-range table, any condition
Curbside removal (Dropcurb)	$79	Same day	Disassembled, pieces at curb
Full-service junk removal	$300-550	1-5 days	Cannot disassemble, want it gone
Pool table mover + dump	$200-400	3-7 days	Need professional disassembly
DIY disassembly + dump run	$20-50 dump fee	1 day (labor intensive)	Have tools and truck

How to Disassemble a Pool Table for Removal

Pool table disassembly is a 2-3 hour project requiring basic tools and at least 2 people. The key is working in the right order.

Remove the pockets first. Leather pockets are held by screws or bolts under the rail. Rubber pockets snap or unscrew. Set pockets aside if selling parts.

Remove the rails. Rails are bolted to the slate from underneath. Use a socket wrench to remove the rail bolts (typically 15/16" or 1" heads). Each rail section weighs 15-30 pounds. Two-piece rails are most common; one-piece rails are heavier and longer.

Remove the felt. If the felt is stapled, use a staple puller and carefully peel it off the slate. If glued, it tears during removal and cannot be reused.

Remove the slate. This is the heaviest part. Three-piece slate tables have three sections weighing 150-250 pounds each. One-piece slate tables have a single slab weighing 450-700 pounds. Use a furniture dolly for transport. Each slate piece requires 2 people minimum.

Disassemble the frame and legs. The frame (cabinet) is typically held together by bolts and can be separated into sections. Legs unbolt from the frame.

Tools needed: socket wrench set, flathead screwdriver, staple puller, furniture dolly. Label each bolt bag with its location for reassembly if selling.

Can I Sell an Old Pool Table?

Quality tables sell. Cheap tables do not.

Tables that sell: Brunswick ($500-2,000+), Olhausen ($400-1,500), Diamond ($300-1,200), Valley (coin-op, $200-800). These brands have loyal buyers who search by brand name. Post on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and pool/billiards Facebook groups.

Tables that struggle to sell: Generic bar-style tables, tables with MDF (particleboard) playing surfaces instead of slate, tables from big-box stores (Walmart, Amazon specials), and any table with visible damage to the playing surface. These tables retail for $200-500 new and lose most value immediately.

Pricing tip: Check sold listings on Facebook Marketplace and eBay for your exact brand and model. Price 10-20% below the average sold price for a faster sale. Include "buyer arranges pickup and moving" in your listing — this is standard for pool table sales.

If the table does not sell in 2-3 weeks at a reasonable price, list it free. A free pool table listing with "you move it" gets claimed fast.

Pool table disassembled and at the curb? Dropcurb picks up the pieces for $79.

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How Much Does Pool Table Removal Cost?

Professional pool table removal costs $150-550 depending on size, location, and access.

1-800-GOT-JUNK quotes pool table removal at $300-550+ including disassembly, loading, and disposal. They send a 2-3 person crew.

LoadUp charges approximately $400 for standard pool table removal and disposal.

Fire Dawgs and local junk haulers charge $300-550 depending on your market.

Dropcurb charges $79 for curbside pickup of disassembled pool table components. You handle the disassembly and curb placement.

Basement pool tables cost more. Hauling 450-700+ pounds of slate up basement stairs adds $100-200 to most quotes due to the extra labor and time required.

Pool table movers (companies that specialize in billiard tables) charge $200-400 for disassembly and transport. If you hire a mover to take it to a dump rather than a new home, expect the same price range.

Can I Recycle a Pool Table?

Pool tables contain valuable materials that recyclers want.

Slate is the most valuable component. Pool table slate is premium-grade slate that can be repurposed for countertops, stepping stones, garden features, or sold to other pool table owners needing replacement pieces. Post slate pieces on Marketplace — buyers seek them out.

Wood frames and rails are accepted at any wood recycling or transfer station. Hardwood rails (maple, oak) from quality tables have craft/woodworking value.

Steel components (leg levelers, brackets, pocket hardware) go to scrap metal recyclers.

Felt and rubber bumpers go to general waste — these are not recyclable.

For the environmentally conscious: Ask your junk removal company about their recycling practices. Companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK and LoadUp separate recyclable materials. Dropcurb partners with local recyclers to divert what we can from landfills.