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JerryLBell 02-22-2021 10:38 AM

What to do with old toilet?
 
We had new flooring put in the master bathroom and had a new toilet put in at that time. The flooring guys did a fine job taking out the old toilet and putting in the new one but they wouldn't take the old toilet. I left it out with the trash pickup and they wouldn't take it either. I took it to the landfill in Lake County and they wouldn't take it either. How do you get rid of old toilets?

Number 10 GI 02-22-2021 10:43 AM

Put it in your front yard with a sign saying "For Sale". It will disappear by the next morning.

stanley 02-22-2021 10:44 AM

I put mine out with the regular garbage and they took it. Maybe call waste management? A little hint also...........if you have a crapload of garbage it helps if you tip the guys..they really like that

mulligan 02-22-2021 11:30 AM

Alright, somebody had to say it !! Put it on your front lawn and plant flowers in it !!

JohnN 02-22-2021 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mulligan (Post 1906239)
Alright, somebody had to say it !! Put it on your front lawn and plant flowers in it !!

or.. put it in your neighbor's yard with the flower!

Malsua 02-22-2021 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1906201)
How do you get rid of old toilets?

Bash it apart with a hammer. Put some out each trash day in a bag. It'll be gone in no time.

In our NJ town, they won't take anything extra at all. Using this same method, I disposed of beds, box springs, a recliner, a couch bed, etc. The key was just making the bits small enough. Lots of use of bolt cutters, hammer, knives, etc.

Carla B 02-22-2021 04:19 PM

We called Bulk Pickup. They agreed to take it. 352-748-0109.

Rosebud2020 02-22-2021 04:23 PM

Don't leave us all with a cliffhanger.
When you finally do something, let us know what you did!

TravelswithD&K 02-22-2021 04:49 PM

We listed our old toilets on Facebook and we sold them to a gentleman who was renovating an older house. We sold them for $25 I think.

Stu from NYC 02-22-2021 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 1906206)
Put it in your front yard with a sign saying "For Sale". It will disappear by the next morning.

I would put it outside with a sign saying free.

La lamy 02-23-2021 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TravelswithD&K (Post 1906369)
We listed our old toilets on Facebook and we sold them to a gentleman who was renovating an older house. We sold them for $25 I think.

Seriously?!!

Skunky1 02-23-2021 07:14 AM

Put it out in front of the house with the lid open and a sign saying “head office”!

G.R.I.T.S. 02-23-2021 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1906201)
We had new flooring put in the master bathroom and had a new toilet put in at that time. The flooring guys did a fine job taking out the old toilet and putting in the new one but they wouldn't take the old toilet. I left it out with the trash pickup and they wouldn't take it either. I took it to the landfill in Lake County and they wouldn't take it either. How do you get rid of old toilets?

Did you try calling the Habitat Restore?

Lindaws 02-23-2021 07:45 AM

Call garbage pick up. $10. charge but they will pick,it up

camaguey48 02-23-2021 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1906201)
We had new flooring put in the master bathroom and had a new toilet put in at that time. The flooring guys did a fine job taking out the old toilet and putting in the new one but they wouldn't take the old toilet. I left it out with the trash pickup and they wouldn't take it either. I took it to the landfill in Lake County and they wouldn't take it either. How do you get rid of old toilets?

Call the sanitation office and schedule a pickup. It works.

gwenhwalker@yahoo.com 02-23-2021 08:05 AM

The trolls will love it

kayak 02-23-2021 08:08 AM

I've had two toilets picked up with no problem. Be sure to remove the tank from the bowl and put it at the curb in pieces. If it's fully assembled it's too heavy and they won't pick it up.

linus69 02-23-2021 08:10 AM

As mentioned already, tipping the garbage men can create miracles of Biblical Proportions, been doing it across many States of residence for my adult life. Just be discrete about it and they will usually take anything you put out.

Sunflower33 02-23-2021 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1906201)
We had new flooring put in the master bathroom and had a new toilet put in at that time. The flooring guys did a fine job taking out the old toilet and putting in the new one but they wouldn't take the old toilet. I left it out with the trash pickup and they wouldn't take it either. I took it to the landfill in Lake County and they wouldn't take it either. How do you get rid of old toilets?

If it’s in good condition donate to habitat. They use for houses they refurbish

Leesburg 02-23-2021 08:30 AM

Habitat for Humanity in Ocala took ours.

Albany 02-23-2021 08:45 AM

I replaced 3 toilets in my big house up north, sold them on Craig's list for $30 each. The buyers were renovating apartments. It's free to list on Craigs List, leave them in your garage until they sell. They will.

RICH1 02-23-2021 08:47 AM

Like The Man said, break it up in little pieces ... very surprised your installer didn't take it! I also have used MARKETPLACE and have given them away! Don't keep us hanging

dewilson58 02-23-2021 08:57 AM

Put it in the front yards so dogs have a place to poop.

DAVES 02-23-2021 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1906201)
We had new flooring put in the master bathroom and had a new toilet put in at that time. The flooring guys did a fine job taking out the old toilet and putting in the new one but they wouldn't take the old toilet. I left it out with the trash pickup and they wouldn't take it either. I took it to the landfill in Lake County and they wouldn't take it either. How do you get rid of old toilets?

It is ceramic. If, you hit it with a hammer it will break just like dishes. Put on eye protection and have fun breaking it into small pieces that you can easily throw out with your trash. Putting it in a large trash bag and on a tarp will make clean up easier. It is likely the tank behind the toilet is secured with screws. Might be easier to do one piece at a time.

jjombrello 02-23-2021 10:44 AM

Call your waste pickup company and schedule a pickup. They will come by on the appointed day and take it.

JayK! 02-23-2021 10:45 AM

If it is in good shape, take it to Habitat for Humanity ReSale Shop.

dadoiron 02-23-2021 11:44 AM

Yep
 
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Originally Posted by Malsua (Post 1906271)
Bash it apart with a hammer. Put some out each trash day in a bag. It'll be gone in no time.

In our NJ town, they won't take anything extra at all. Using this same method, I disposed of beds, box springs, a recliner, a couch bed, etc. The key was just making the bits small enough. Lots of use of bolt cutters, hammer, knives, etc.

There's always a way to get around a stupid system.

village dreamer 02-23-2021 02:18 PM

make sure its empty , thats always a deal breaker if not..........:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Dotneko 02-23-2021 04:39 PM

there are dumpsters all over the new building sites.....

CWGUY 02-23-2021 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotneko (Post 1906786)
there are dumpsters all over the new building sites.....

:ohdear: That someone pays to rent and dump...... why would you think that anyone can use them? :boom:

Mosells 02-25-2021 07:40 AM

Fill it with dirt and plant flowers.


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