Hot Water System Removal & Disposal
Your plumber or electrician installs the new system. We come and take the old one away. Fast, professional, and properly disposed of — starting from $110. A service built for trades, strata managers, property managers, landlords, and homeowners across the Coffs Coast.
Important — before we arrive
The hot water system must be fully disconnected, drained, and signed off by your plumber or electrician before we collect. We handle the removal and disposal — not the disconnection.
Built for Trades & Property Professionals
When a plumber or electrician replaces a hot water system, the old unit does not fit in their van, it is too heavy for the bin, and council bulk pickup is not reliable enough to plan around. That leaves the trade standing around waiting, or the old system sitting on a veranda for weeks.
We solve that. Your trade does the job. We come and collect the old unit — same day or next day in most cases. Trades get off site faster. Your client or tenant is not left with an old hot water system blocking the driveway.
- Plumbers — set up a trade account for regular pickups
- Electricians — we collect after solar and heat pump system replacements
- Home handymen — if you have done the disconnection, we take it from there
- Strata managers — coordinate removal across multiple units
- Property managers — organise disposal without relying on tenants
- Landlords — professional disposal as part of a rental upgrade
- Homeowners — we collect while you focus on the new installation
How It Works
Book Before or After the Job
Call or text us when you know the replacement is happening. We can schedule the pickup for the same day or while the trade is still on site.
Trade Disconnects & Signs Off
The plumber or electrician completes their job and disconnects and drains the old unit. That step is on them — not us.
We Arrive & Remove It
We load the old system onto our truck using the tailgate lifter. No damage to driveways, no dragging, no mess left behind.
Responsible Disposal
Old hot water systems contain steel, copper, and other metals. We take them to a licensed facility for proper recycling and disposal.
Hot Water Systems We Remove
We remove most types of domestic and light commercial hot water systems. If in doubt, send us a photo and we will confirm.
Electric Storage Tanks
The most common residential system. Usually 125L–400L. Heavy when full — we bring the tailgate lifter.
Gas Storage Hot Water Systems
Floor-mounted or external units. Disconnected by your plumber before we arrive.
Continuous Flow / Instantaneous Systems
Wall-mounted gas or electric. Smaller and lighter — usually at the lower end of pricing.
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
Larger units, sometimes awkward to access. Quote based on size, location, and access.
Solar Hot Water Storage Tanks
Ground-mounted tank removal (not roof panel removal). Quote based on size and access.
Commercial & Strata Systems
Larger commercial or multi-unit storage systems. Quoted on inspection or from photos.
What we do not remove
We do not remove roof-mounted solar panels or collectors. We also do not disconnect live gas or electrical connections — the unit must be disconnected and signed off by a licensed trade before we arrive.
Pricing
Hot water system removal starts from $110. The final price depends on the size and type of system, access, location on the property, whether it has been drained, and travel distance.
All prices include GST, labour, loading, transport, and responsible disposal. Difficult access, upper floors, confined spaces, or undrained tanks may affect the final price. Send photos for the fastest quote.
Factors That Affect Price
- Size and weight of the unit
- Whether the tank has been fully drained
- Location — garage, laundry, under house, roof space access
- Stairs, tight spaces, or confined areas
- Distance from truck parking to unit location
- Travel distance from Coffs Harbour
- Same-day vs scheduled pickup
Trade Accounts Welcome
Plumbers and electricians who regularly replace hot water systems can set up a trade account with us. One call, fast pickup, monthly invoice. Makes the end of every job cleaner and faster.
Call to Set Up a Trade AccountWhy You Cannot Just Put It on the Verge
Council Bulk Pickup Won't Take It
Most councils do not accept hot water systems in standard bulk rubbish collections. They are too large and contain materials requiring specific disposal.
Too Heavy to Move Without Equipment
A 250L storage tank weighs 50–80kg empty. Without a tailgate lifter and proper technique, you are looking at a back injury or a damaged driveway.
Can't Go in a Skip Bin
Hot water systems are generally not accepted in standard skip bins due to their size and the materials inside.
Trades Don't Have the Van Space
Plumbers and electricians are not set up to haul large appliances. Their vehicles are already loaded with tools and new equipment.
Verge Dumping Is Illegal
Leaving a hot water system on the nature strip outside of an official bulk collection is illegal dumping — even if it looks tidy.
Proper Recycling Matters
Old hot water systems contain steel, copper, and other recyclable metals. We take them to licensed facilities where these materials are recovered properly.
Common Questions
Does the unit need to be drained first?
Yes — the tank should be fully drained and disconnected before we arrive. A full or partially full tank is significantly heavier and may affect pricing. Your plumber will drain it as part of the replacement job.
Can you pick it up while the plumber is still on site?
Yes, and that is often the most efficient option. The trade completes disconnection and we arrive to remove the unit while they are finishing up or just after.
Can you access tight spaces, under-house areas, or confined laundries?
We handle most situations. Tell us the access details when you enquire and we will confirm whether any additional labour or equipment is needed.
Do you remove the pipes or fittings?
No. We remove the tank or unit itself. Pipe and fitting removal is the plumber's scope. We collect the appliance once it is completely disconnected and ready to go.
Can you invoice my plumbing or electrical business directly?
Yes. Trade accounts can be set up with invoiced terms. Call to discuss how you would like to structure regular pickups and billing.
What if it is on a second floor or in a roof space?
Upstairs or roof-space units require more labour and may affect pricing. Send photos and access details and we will give you an accurate quote before we commit.
Replacing Your Hot Water System? Pick Up Pros Can Deliver the New One.
If your plumber is sourcing the new unit from a supplier in Sydney, Brisbane, or the Gold Coast, Pick Up Pros can collect it and deliver it to your property. We remove the old and deliver the new — one team, one call.
- New hot water systems collected from plumbing suppliers in Sydney, Brisbane, or Gold Coast
- Delivered to your property on the Mid North Coast
- Coordinated with your plumber's installation schedule
- Fully enclosed pantech truck — units arrive safely
The Junk Removers & Pick Up Pros is one business, two connected services. We run regular interstate trips to Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast — so while we remove the old, we can also collect and deliver the new.
Collections from IKEA, Bunnings, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, Fantastic Furniture, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, auction houses, and most retailers with a Click & Collect option.
Ready to Get the Old Unit Off Site?
Call or text with the system type, size, location on the property, and your suburb. We will give you a price and book in around your trade.
Trade accounts available. One invoice per month. Fast pickups on request.