How to Get Rid of an Old Grill? 5 Disposal Options [2026]

Most cities do NOT accept grills in regular weekly trash. Grills are classified as bulky items and require scheduling a separate bulk pickup through your municipal waste department.

Bulk pickup is free in most cities. Call 311 or check your city waste department website to schedule. The downside: wait times range from 2 weeks to 8+ weeks depending on demand in your area. Some cities only offer bulk pickup 2-4 times per year.

Before setting a grill out for bulk pickup, you must remove the propane tank. No waste hauler — municipal or private — will take a grill with a propane tank attached. Propane tanks are classified as hazardous materials and require separate disposal.

Grill removal costs range from free to $200 depending on the service you choose.

Dropcurb charges $79 for curbside grill pickup. Move the grill to your curb (disconnect and remove the propane tank first), book online, and a local hauler picks it up — often same day.

LoadUp charges starting at $80 for grill removal according to their website. Final price depends on grill size and your location.

1-800-GOT-JUNK charges $130-200+ for single-item removal. They carry the grill from wherever it sits in your yard, which is why prices are higher. Their minimum charge is $130-150.

Angi reports that junk removal companies charge $100-200 on average for single bulky item removal like grills.

Yes. Old grills are made primarily of steel, cast iron, and sometimes stainless steel — all valuable scrap metals. A typical gas grill weighs 50-100 pounds.

Current scrap metal rates in 2026:

• •Steel/iron: $0.04-0.08 per pound
• •Stainless steel: $0.25-0.40 per pound
• •Cast iron grates: $0.04-0.06 per pound

A 75-pound steel grill nets roughly $3-6 at a scrapyard. A stainless steel grill (like a Weber Genesis or similar) could fetch $10-20. The payout is small, but the scrapyard handles disposal at no cost to you.

Call your local scrapyard to confirm they accept grills. Most do. Remove all non-metal parts (plastic handles, wood shelves) before dropping it off — scrapyards charge if they have to sort materials.

Propane tanks cannot go in regular trash, bulk pickup, or junk removal. They require separate disposal.

• •Tank exchange programs: Blue Rhino and AmeriGas accept old propane tanks at exchange locations (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes). Bring your old tank and swap it — even if it is expired or damaged.
• •Hazardous waste collection: Your county hazardous household waste (HHW) program accepts propane tanks. Check your county website for drop-off locations and hours.
• •Propane dealers: Local propane suppliers often accept old tanks for recycling at no charge.

Never puncture, crush, or throw a propane tank in the trash. Even a "empty" tank contains residual gas that is a fire and explosion hazard.

Working grills can be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, local community organizations, or listed free on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or Nextdoor.

Habitat ReStore accepts working grills in good condition. Call your local ReStore to confirm they are currently accepting grills — some locations have seasonal policies.

Facebook Marketplace is often the fastest way to rehome a working grill. List it as "free" or for $20-50 and someone will typically pick it up within 24-48 hours. Spring and summer listings move fastest.

Non-working grills with cosmetic damage can still be useful. Welders, metal artists, and DIY enthusiasts often want old grills for projects. Post on Craigslist "free" section or your local Nextdoor group.