Where can I trash an old lawn mower?
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You may be asking yourself, “How can I get rid of this old busted lawnmower that’s now become a centerpiece in my backyard?”
Recognizing that the old busted lawn mower has got to go is the first step towards reclaiming your backyard.
Fret no more we are here to assist you! From donating a lawnmower to trashing it completely, follow along for some tips on how to banish an old lawn mower.
5 Solutions for Getting Rid of a Lawn Mower:
- Sell or Trade a Lawn Mower
- Give the Lawn Mower Away
- Recycle a Lawn Mower
- Sell Lawn Mower Parts
- Hire a Junk Removal Company for a Lawn Mower Disposal
Lawn Mower Removal Service
The old lawn mower has seen better days and the time has come to dispose of it. Maybe you’ve had to repair it a few times or maybe you just saw the new John Deer lawnmower model and you just got to have it.
If you’re like most homeowners these days, you would probably rather hire a landscaping crew to mow the lawn for you. And now the lawnmower isn’t wanted anymore.
There could be several reasons for wanting to upgrade the old push mower and disposing it. Those older push-mower models cut great but usually snag easily when they run over something chunky like a pine cone.
Also the older gas mowers produce more emissions and pollution. Great reasons for needing a lawn mower disposal service.
So how can you make this lawn mower disappear?
Unfortunately you can’t just throw it to the curb or a dumpster. Lawn mowers are just too large of an item for a regular garbage container. It could also leak nasty liquids such as gas and oil into it.
Fortunately there are a few options for disposing of a lawn mower.
If you’re located in Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville or Redmond and you have the ability dispose of your lawn mower by yourself, you could dump it at Houghton Recycling & Transfer Station.
Though they don’t recycle lawn mowers at this facility, you could dispose your lawn mower there.
Deciding to dispose of your old lawn mower is the first step, but finding good options can be a little cumbersome.
We all don’t own a truck to haul away an old broker lawn mower to the sorting facility. Old lawn mowers can also be heavy to lift.
On top of that, most local waste management services won’t dispose of a lawn mower even if you leave it curbside. Doing so could also get you fined.
So how can you dispose of a lawn mower? Below are a few option for removing and disposing of an old lawn mower.
Sell Your Push Mower Once and For ALL
If it still works, why not try making a few bucks by selling it?
Do people really purchase old lawn mowers?
Yes and there’s a few ways to do it. There’s a lot of thrifty people who know how to salvage old lawn mowers by fixing them and then reselling them.
If you don’t have the time to host a yard sale or are looking to get a little more value for your lawn mower then a yard sale might not be the best solution.
You could try selling it on social media or a smartphone app.
Facebook Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp and Facebook Local City Groups are great options. And Craigslist is still a very good place to sell if you want to dispose of your old lawn mower.
SAFETY TIP: when selling to unknown persons, try meeting in public places with high traffic volume such as gas stations, malls or grocery store parking lots.
Always include a detailed description of your item for sale and if possible include the reasons why you are wanting to get rid of it. This puts people at ease and eliminates any apprehensions they may have.
Next, include pictures of the lawnmower from different angles and show any blemishes it may have. This way you reduce your chances of having your lawnmower rejected by a potential buyer. If the lawnmower has seen better days and simple doesn’t work any more, you could still sell it for parts.
If you’re unable to sell your lawn mower you can call or text us anytime for a free lawn mower removal estimate.
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Donate it to a Charity
As long as your lawn mower is still in good working condition, many nonprofits will accept them.
Some charities such as the Salvation Army will even pick it up but sometimes you may have to haul it away to a donation location yourself.
Nevertheless, by donating your old lawnmower you’ll be helping another person and avoiding unnecessary disposal that could harm the environment.
Give it to Someone
You could reach out to neighbors, family and friends or their extended family and friends. You would be surprised at the results you can get.
Another solution is to offer your lawn mower to a Senior Family Home, Church, or a small business.
And maybe that kid from across the street could use it to make themselves a little summer money.
Recycle Your Lawn Mower
Many sorting facilities such as Factoria Recycling & Transfer Station will accept items for metal recycling so long as it’s 50% metal or more. But be sure to call in advance or look up the information on your local county’s website.
There are some cities that will haul away different kinds of recycling goods but inform yourself first before putting it out to the curb. You don’t want to get any fines.
Most cities however will require you dispose of your own larger items for recycling. Their trucks usually aren’t scheduled for larger items since it could cause damage to their hydraulic system when their out collecting mostly garbage bags.
If there’s no local facility to recycle your lawn mower and you need to haul it yourself, remember to drain any fluids so to not receive any fines at the local sorting facility.
Single item disposal could cost anywhere from $10-$25 depending on your location. Doing it yourself is definitely the most cost effective way to dispose on an old lawnmower.
Sell the Metal Part of Your Lawn Mower
If you’ve exhausted the other solutions or are looking for different ideas, another solution is to sell the metal to a metal dealer. Scrap dealers will pay different rates for different metals such as steel, aluminum and copper.
Copper pays the most followed by aluminum and the rates do fluctuate depending on the business. The rates will usually depend on the current market rates but it’s a competitive environment.
While one location will pay 20 cents a pound for aluminum, another will pay 25 cents. There won’t be as much money to be made disposing of it this way but if you several large metal items it may be worth your while.
A truck load of used aluminum siding could pay upwards of $90, again it all depends on what you have and how much of it.
You could also try selling it to a pawn shop or an appliance repair company. They may need the parts or have the know-how on how to salvage it.
Lawn Mower Disposal Service
If you’re looking to get rid of a lawnmower, chainsaw, leaf blower, snow blower or any other kind of landscaping appliance and don’t have the time or want to do it yourself, having a professional junk hauling service do the task is a perfect solution.
Trailer Trash Junk Removal offers landscaping removal services of any kind and we make sure to dispose of items in the best eco-friendly way.
Take back your space and book your next appointment today! Don’t let those old landscaping appliances rot in your yard and cause an eyesore, with one phone call you can make it all disappear.