Why An Old Toilet Should Never Be Trashed

Are you getting ready to replace your old toilet? Doing so can provide an abundance of benefits since you’ll upgrade to a better and more efficient toilet. However, you may be overlooking how difficult the process will be. Besides buying a new toilet and installing it, you’ll also have to get rid of your old toilet. This will prove to be very difficult since you’ll need suitable transportation and a reliable disposal method.

EZ Houston Junk Removal is here to make this problem disappear. Call our office to get this problem resolved in a matter of hours.

Best Ways To Get Rid Of An Old Toilet

When it comes to getting rid of an old toilet, consumers have multiple options at their disposal. For instance, you can try selling the toilet or giving it away to someone in your community. It is always best to use one of the methods below instead of trashing an old toilet.

• Find a local charity to take your old toilet. Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, and other charities sometimes take old toilets. However, they may not take damaged toilets.
• You may be able to find someone who will take your toilet. Put an ad online. Otherwise, you can put the toilet near the curb with a sign. Someone may haul away the toilet before you know it.
• Community recycling may be available in your area. Some municipalities offer such services.
• Most cities have multiple recycling centers. Drop off your toilet at one of these centers to make easy work of the problem.
• Plumbers are usually going to accept toilets. After the new toilet has been installed, the plumber will haul away the old one.
• It may be wise to rent a dumpster. This is a great option for disposing of old toilets and other junk at once.

EZ Houston Junk Removal also offers toilet disposal services. We can help ensure that your toilet is disposed of in an eco-friendly way.

Why Your Toilet Doesn’t Belong In The Trash

Your toilet does not belong in the garbage. It may not even be accepted. After all, many local waste management companies cannot deal with toilets. Landfills are also not equipped to deal with toilets. Instead, the toilet will waste away in the landfill for many, many years. Toilet recycling is generally the best disposal method. It’s safer, quicker, and better for everyone.

Furthermore, you must remember that your toilet has many components. Each part must be disposed of correctly.

• Porcelain toilet components can usually be recycled. However, some old bowls may have lead-based glazing that cannot be recycled.
• The majority of metal components can be recycled. Put all belt bolts and hinges in a small box to make it easier to recycle them.
• Plastic and rubber parts are recyclable. Take these components to a recycling center to get rid of them.
• Unfortunately, toilet seats usually have to be thrown in the garbage.

Be cautious when dealing with old toilets because these items may contain asbestos. Do not handle any object that contains asbestos because the health risks are immense.

Let Us Handle It

EZ Houston Junk Removal is ready to deal with this problem for you. We offer cost-effective junk removal services and we can also dispose of your old toilets. We have enough trucks and manpower to get rid of multiple toilets and other junk simultaneously. You’ll also be glad to know that we prefer using eco-friendly disposal methods.

We can help you recycle your old toilet so the components do not waste away in a local landfill. Above all else, you’re looking for convenience and reliability. We will deliver that and so much more.

Getting It Ready

Most junk removal experts will not prepare your toilet for disposal. They won’t have the toilets needed to detach the toilet from the floor. Therefore, you need to make sure that the toilet is ready before the junk removal professional arrives.

• No one wants to handle a dirty toilet. After all, everyone knows what a toilet is used for. Clean the toilet before letting anyone handle it.
• The toilet should be removed from the floor bracket. Loosen and remove all the bolts and hinges so the toilet can be lifted free.
• You’ll likely want to recycle many of the toilet components. Put all of the recyclable components together.
• Check with the waste management company, junk removal company, or the recycling center. Make sure they’re ready for your toilet.
• Be careful. Always take steps to protect yourself and your belongings. Also, make sure you’re following all rules and regulations.

Some Common Questions

Some consumers have common questions about toilet disposals. They will be explored in more depth below.

Can porcelain be recycled? – Usually, any porcelain item can be recycled. Most recycling centers will take and recycle porcelain items. The only exception is when the item features a lead-based glaze. Speak to someone at your recycling center before driving there.

Can recycling centers take toilets? – Recycling centers can usually accept toilets unless they feature a lead-based glaze. Furthermore, not all components can be recycled. Therefore, you’ll have to use recycling and other disposal methods to get rid of the entire toilet.

Will a home improvement store take my toilet? – Home Depot, Lowes, and other home improvement stores may take old toilets. These companies usually help recycle old toilets and appliances. Call ahead and find out what is required. For instance, you may have to buy a new toilet from the store first.

Why an Old Toilet Should Never Be Trashed – Contact EZ Houston Junk Removal!

Getting rid of an old toilet? Simply tossing it in the trash isn’t the best option! EZ Houston Junk Removal ensures proper disposal through recycling, donation, or eco-friendly waste management to keep harmful materials out of landfills.