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Hot Tub Removal in Arlington, MA

Small hot tub on a wooden deck behind a two-family house with a narrow side yard in Arlington, Massachusetts in autumn

Access is the problem on Arlington lots

Lots are small and many houses sit close to the next one, so a tub often enters the yard only through a side path or a gate under four feet wide. Moving a whole tub through that path is rarely possible. Cutting it into pieces is the standard answer, and a deck can bear a hot tub that cannot easily be lifted over a roof. Measure the gate and note any stairs, a fence line or a neighbor's shared driveway, and send photos. Arlington's dumpster regulations require a Board of Health permit for any dumpster, with a $100 fee listed in an older version of the document, which adds cost to what is meant to be a small job.

Power, water and neighbors

Have a licensed electrician disconnect and cap the tub's 240-volt circuit; in Massachusetts only licensed electricians can do the work. Then drain the tub. A tub holds several hundred gallons; at about 8.3 lb a gallon, it is thousands of pounds of water, and it must go to a drain or the yard away from the neighbor's foundation. On a narrow lot, that may mean a long hose. Avoid freezing weather: Boston Logan's January average is 29.9 F and a frozen hose halts the job.

What we do on the day

We cut the shell, frame and equipment bay into pieces and carry them to the truck. The price is $629 and includes the cut-up and haul. We do not disconnect electrical lines, drain water or dismantle decks. If a rail has to come off to get pieces out, say so when you request a price. Inflatable and portable spas are lighter and may be a regular bulky item at $109 to $189 depending on size; send a photo to confirm.

Hot tub removal sequence

  1. 1 week before

    Electrician disconnects and caps the 240-volt line; send photos of the tub and side path.

  2. Day before

    Drain the tub; remove cover, steps and chemicals.

  3. Removal day

    Crew cuts up the shell and carries the pieces out in loads.

  4. After

    Sweep the pad; check the deck boards for damage.

Local resources in Arlington

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

Can I put a hot tub out for WM bulky pickup?

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A cut-up tub is large and heavy and we could not confirm WM accepts one; ask WM first.

Do you drain the tub?

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No. Drain before arrival.

Does a street dumpster need a permit?

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Yes, a Board of Health dumpster permit; an older version of the regulations lists a $100 fee. Confirm the current fee with the town.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Arlington before you go.

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