Hot Tub Removal in Lexington, MA

Why the town does not take it

The curbside allowance is one bulky item per household per week under 100 lb. A hot tub is a shell, cabinet, pumps and a heater, and it is far beyond that weight. The town lists no drop-off that accepts one. Large scrap metal is collected free on the town's Wednesday route by appointment, but only after the tub has been cut into parts. The practical choices are to hire a cut-up and haul service or pay for a dumpster. A dumpster in Lexington needs a Board of Health permit and may not block a public way or sidewalk.

Prepare it safely

A hot tub runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit. Have a licensed electrician disconnect and cap it; in Massachusetts only licensed electricians can be legally hired for electrical work at your home. Turn off the breaker, then drain. Water weighs about 8.3 lb per gallon, so a 400-gallon tub holds roughly 3,300 lb of it. Drain away from the foundation and neighbors; a garden hose and sump pump work, and a freeze or fall rainstorm can slow it. Remove the cover and steps. Clear a path: backyards on wooded lots may have only a side gate or stairs.

Cut-up and haul

Our crew cuts the shell, cabinet and base into pieces small enough to carry through a gate or down a deck. The price is $629 for the tub, including cut-up and haul-away, with the $159 minimum not an issue. We do not do electrical work and we do not drain the tub, so please arrange both ahead. If a deck must be partly taken apart to reach the tub, tell us in advance; we can quote it with other items on the same visit.

Hot tub removal day checklist

Licensed electrician has disconnected and capped the 240-volt circuit.
Breaker is off and labeled.
Tub fully drained, with a plan for the water.
Cover, steps and loose chemicals removed.
Path from tub to driveway is clear, with gates open.
Photos of the tub and route sent for the quote.
Dumpster alternative: Board of Health permit via Public Works, 781-274-8300.

Quick answers

Can I put a hot tub out with the trash?

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No. Lexington's free bulky allowance is one item up to 100 lb per household per week.

Do I need an electrician?

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Yes, to disconnect the circuit safely. We do not handle electrical work.

Is the $629 price fixed?

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It is the menu price for a hot tub, cut-up and haul. Tell us about stairs or deck demolition before the visit.

Sources

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

Lexington Trash: “Only 1 bulky item may be put out for collection each week. Bulky items cannot weigh more than 100 pounds.” · accessed October 31, 2026
Lexington Trash (scrap metal): “Large Scrap Metal ... - $0.00 (No fee)” · accessed October 31, 2026
Lexington Article XI: Dumpsters: “No dumpster may be installed within the Town of Lexington unless a permit has been granted to the user by the Board of Health.” · accessed October 31, 2026
Lexington Article XI: Dumpsters (public way): “No dumpster shall block a public way or sidewalk.” · accessed October 31, 2026
Mass.gov: Electricians consumer fact sheet: “Only a master or journeyman electrician licensed by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians can be legally hired to perform electrical work at your home or business.” · accessed October 31, 2026