How do I get rid of an unwanted above ground pool?

Question

Specifically, I bought a house that came with one, the plug to the pump blew out and quite frankly the pool is just too big to have it in my medium sized yard. So between the fact that the pump is not currently working and I don't really like it anyways I would like to get rid of it. Its kind of old and not in great condition so after running it in the free pages for awhile I was wondering how I might go about disposing of it? Like I said earlier its very large, aluminum, and not in great condition. Where can I take it? Are aluminum pools recyclable? What’s the standard procedure for something like this?

Answer 1

Many municipalities have an "appliance" day for pick up on your driveway. Failing that, they'll have a facility you can take it to. Sure you could take it to a scrap man (it's not aluminum, it's galvanized steel) but you'd be lucky to get 15 bucks for it, so you'll have to figure out if the travel time is worth it.
As for breaking it down. Don't cut it up into small pieces, you can disengage the wall from the track after removing the uprights and top rails. The entire thing can be rolled up, just like it came. You'll need a hand though, they're heavy. The liner may be an issue in your area. Some municipalities will take it at the curb, some won't. The facilities in your area may not have the equipment to recycle it, so it's going to be land fill bound.
The filter and pump are salvageable, particularly if you know someone that is building a small waterfall or pond in their yard, if no one wants it for parts or another pool. The winter cover makes a good small boat cover or general use tarp.
If you're on good terms with neighbors, you can always ask about to see if any are going to be doing reno work, that involves the use of a bin. Depending on what material is allowed in that bin, you may be able to dispose of the pool bits that way.

Answer 2

Everybody's right.
Knocked down a 15x30 a couple of years ago.
Had no way to get it to recycler
Poked some holes in it near base to drain it.
Cut up the liner & put it in h/d garbage bags.
Removed all the screws that I could.
Let it fall down.
Used a hatchet to cut sidewalls into 4 pieces , rolled them up
& tied them up along w/ side supports.
Dragged everytrhing to road.
Same day ,only thing left was the liner, someone took all the aluminum.
Told a pool this size brings less than $50

Answer 3

An in-floor pool because above floor swimming pools aren't to any extent further what i love. Kinda puzzling to describe. Bu if I were on a budet, or making a short-time period pool for lik a celebration or sometin, likely above-floor!

Answer 4

Recycle it. The aluminum is worth money. Cut it up with a reciprocating saw.

Answer 5

i dont know where you live but there should be a scrap yard fairly close. when you find one get a saws all and cut into pieces that will fit into your pick up and haul it away. aluminum scrap brings good money also.

Answer 6

Try putting a sign saying FREE and see what happens if nothing does call your scrap yard.