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Short answer: Usually a paid job. Hot tubs need draining, disconnecting and cutting up. Junk removal crews typically charge $200-$600.
HomeAdvisor lists hot tub removal at $200-$600. College Hunks says hot tubs may cost extra because of disassembly time. No national dumpster rule specific to hot tubs was found, so confirm with your hauler.
Junk removal, or demolish it and put the debris in a dumpster after confirming with your hauler.
No major hauler publishes a specific rule for hot tubs and spas, so this answer is based on general hauler rules and cost guides. Ask your hauler before you book.
Checked October 2026. Rules change; your hauler's prohibited-items list is the final word.