Hot tub removal in North Reading, MA
Why the town programs do not fit
Casella's free bulky pickup is one item a week, scheduled at 978-278-3122, and the town pages we read do not list hot tubs. There is no transfer station, and the DPW Facility on Chestnut St lists yard waste and waste oil only. If you want a town answer, call Casella or the DPW at 978-664-6060, but expect that a tub will not fit the weekly item. A hot tub shell is also bulky and awkward, so even a willing hauler will cut it. A cut-up tub can be loaded in two or three trips on a small trailer, which is why a flat price is easier to compare than a per-piece quote.
How removal works
The tub must be disconnected from power by a licensed electrician before we start; we do not do electrical work. Drain the water to a lawn area away from neighbors and septic components, and empty the cabinet of cushions and covers. The crew then cuts the shell and cabinet into pieces on site, hauls the pieces and the cover, and leaves the concrete pad. Priced at $629, cut-up and haul, with no extras for the carry-out across a backyard.
Backyards in North Reading
Many tubs here sit on a pad at the back of a Cape or ranch, reached by a gate or side yard. Measure the gate width and check for low branches, septic covers and soft ground. Wet fall ground can rut a lawn, so we use boards where needed. The pad, decking and any fencing are separate; quarter-trailer pricing starts at $209 for other debris. Fall is a good time for removal because the ground is firm before the freeze, and a tub that sits empty through the winter can crack as leftover water freezes.
Hot tub removal, in order
- Shut off the power
Switch off the breaker and have an electrician disconnect and cap the line.
- Drain the tub
Run water onto the lawn away from the septic area and neighbors.
- Clear the path
Remove gate hardware if needed and trim low branches.
- Photograph the tub
Send photos of the tub, the pad and the route out.
- Cut and haul
The crew cuts the tub up and hauls it, $629.
Local resources in North Reading
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
North Reading DPW Facility (Chestnut St)
Saturdays 8 am to 4 pm, plus Sundays noon to 4 pm in November. Not a junk or bulky drop-off. In North Reading itself.
166 Chestnut St, North Reading, MA 01864 - Town
North Reading DPW Office (North St)
Accepts: Questions about the annual hazardous waste day, yard waste and street permission for materials
Call before putting a dumpster or pile on a public street or sidewalk. In North Reading itself.
235 North St, North Reading, MA 01864
Quick answers
How much is hot tub removal in North Reading?
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$629, cut up and hauled.
Will Casella take my hot tub?
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The town pages we read do not list hot tubs; Casella's bulky pickup is one item a week. Call 978-278-3122 to check.
Do you remove the concrete pad?
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No. The price covers the tub; pad and decking are quoted separately.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with North Reading before you go.
- Town of North Reading: Trash and Recycling Changes July 1, 2026: “Bulky items and CRTs: Free pickup (limit 1 item per week)” · accessed November 1, 2026
- Town of North Reading: Yard Waste Disposal at the DPW Facility: “Grass clippings and leaves” · accessed November 1, 2026
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