Trampoline and Swing Set Removal in Delray Beach
Kids grow up, and the backyard trampoline or swing set they loved starts to rust, rot and take over the lawn. In South Florida's sun, rain and storms, backyard play equipment wears out faster than most families expect. When it is time for it to go, taking it apart is usually harder than putting it together was.
This guide covers trampoline removal and swing set removal in Delray Beach: how each comes down, what gets recycled and what is left afterward.
- When it is time to take it down
- Trampoline removal
- Swing set and playset removal
- What gets recycled
- After removal
- Getting a quote
When it is time to take it down
- Rusted frames, springs or chains.
- Torn trampoline mats or safety nets.
- Rotting or splintered wood on playsets.
- Kids have outgrown it and it is just taking up space.
- You are selling the home or re-landscaping.
- Before hurricane season, when loose backyard equipment can become a hazard in high winds.
Trampoline removal
- Safety net and poles come off first.
- Springs are unhooked, which is the part that takes the most care. Spring tension can snap back.
- The mat and pad are removed.
- The steel frame is unbolted or cut into sections.
- Any anchor stakes are pulled.
Swing set and playset removal
- Metal swing sets are unbolted or cut apart. Legs set in concrete are dug out or cut at ground level.
- Wooden playsets with forts, slides and climbing walls are taken apart panel by panel.
- Slides, swings and plastic parts are separated from wood and metal.
- Rubber mulch or sand under the set can be removed if you want the ground cleared.
What gets recycled
Trampoline frames, springs and metal swing set parts are steel and go to scrap metal recycling. A playset in good shape can sometimes be sold or given away if the buyer takes it apart and moves it. Wood, plastic and fabric go to permitted facilities in line with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
After removal
Trampolines leave a dead circle of grass, and playsets often leave bare ground and footing holes. Most homeowners fill, level and reseed or sod. If you also have yard waste to clear, see our guide to yard waste and vegetation removal in Florida. For bigger backyard items, see above ground pool removal and hot tub removal in Delray Beach.
Getting a quote
Send photos of the trampoline or playset, its rough size, whether legs are set in concrete, and how the crew gets into the yard. We give free estimates and flat, upfront pricing, and can usually give a same-day number from photos. For your own safety during any DIY teardown, OSHA's safety resources cover the basics of working with tools and heavy materials.
The bottom line
Old trampolines and swing sets come down in a single visit, and most of the metal gets recycled. Call (561) 699-0121, email estimates@junkrangerremoval.com, or see our trampoline removal and playset and swing set removal pages for Delray Beach.
Questions people ask us about this
Do you take apart the trampoline or do I?
Can you remove a swing set with legs in concrete?
Is the metal recycled?
Can you remove a wooden playset with a fort and slide?
Outside resources worth reading
- Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
- City of Delray Beach
- OSHA — Construction Industry safety resources