Water Heater Removal & Disposal in Dothan, AL

By Dothan Junk Removal Co. · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read

Getting Rid of an Old Water Heater in Dothan

Water heaters are awkward. They're not massive, but they're heavy and tall, and they're usually wedged into utility closets or garage corners. And once your new one's installed, the old one just sits there taking up space.

We haul old water heaters — gas, electric, tankless, and even the big commercial-style units. We'll disconnect it if it's not already, carry it out, and take it from there.

What Does Water Heater Removal Cost?

For a standard residential water heater (40–50 gallon), removal and haul-away runs –. If it's still connected and needs to be properly disconnected, add – for that. Larger units (80 gallon+) or commercial water heaters run a bit more.

If you've got a plumber replacing it and just need us to haul the old one, that's a simple pickup — usually under .

Do You Recycle Water Heaters?

The metal tank itself is recyclable — steel and in some cases copper. We route what we can to metal recycling. Dothan has a few scrap yards that handle this. It doesn't change your price either way, but it keeps it out of the landfill when possible.

What About Draining It First?

If you can drain it before we get there, great. If not, we handle it — though a full tank is noticeably heavier and adds time. Just let us know the situation when you call.

We Pick Up More Than Just Water Heaters

If you've got other appliances sitting around — old fridge, washer, dryer, chest freezer — we can take those in the same trip. Makes more sense than two separate calls.