Disposing of a toilet bowl is something that we don’t usually do every day. And no matter what the purpose it may be in your home waste management needs, learning to get rid of an old toilet bowl can help you make it easier on yourself, others, and the environment as well.
So we invite you to read further as we are going to tackle how to dispose of old toilet bowls the right way in today’s post.
Proper Toilet Bowl Disposal Can Be Done In 4 Ways
If your toilet bowl has outlived its purpose and it has to be replaced as you go about with your bathroom remodeling project, there are 4 different ways to do it:
1. Inquire About A Curbside Pickup
Most junk removal services specialize in the removal of toilet trash and other uncommon kinds of garbage. However, these companies have different policies in the handling and take up of old toilet bowls.
To be specific, the trash removal company may be willing to dispose of old toilet bowls placed beside the garbage bin at the curb while other companies may refuse or specify instructions before taking out the trash.
So we recommend calling them ahead and check if they offer this type of service.
2. Solid Waste Transfer And Landfill Disposal
If curbside pickup is not an option, another way of disposing of your old toilet bowl is by bringing it to the city landfill area yourself. Although, one thing to keep in mind is that not all cities have this kind of facility, so you have to research first.
If in case your region has no landfill, you can still throw away your old toilet by taking it to the transfer station of a solid waste disposal establishment and they will be one who will take your trash to the landfill area.
However, most homeowners don’t usually consider this option nowadays because it’s problematic to our environment. Good thing, there are landfill-free alternatives of disposing old toilet bowls which will be discussed further in the following sections.
3. Recycling
Toilet bowls are made of porcelain. And fortunately, there are many recycling companies that accept these kinds of trash to turn them into porcelain powder again. So ask your local water company for recommendations and consider the nearest recycling companies that accept oil toilet bowls. Expect some of these companies to ask for a recycling fee, so it’s okay to compare their charges and choose the one with the most efficient recycling service.
However, if you don’t prefer paying a fee you can list your trash to www.freecycle.org and arrange a schedule for your old toilet bowl to be taken.
4. Donate To Charity
Finally, if your old throne is still functional, there is still a more practical way of disposing of it and that is by donating it to charity. All you need to do is to drop your toilet at one of their offices and rest assured they will find another use for your old but functioning toilet bowl.