Everyone wants to get rid of it for free.
Fair enough.
You’ve already spent money on it…
used it for a few summers…
and now it’s sitting there rusting away.
So the first thought is always:
👉 “how do I get rid of this without paying anything?”
What People Usually Try First
Before anyone pays for removal…
they try the free options.
We see it all the time.
Leave It Out Hoping Someone Takes It
Drag it out to the driveway.
Stick it on the berm.
Chuck a “FREE BBQ” sign on it.
Sometimes it disappears.
Most of the time?
It just sits there.
Because most old BBQs are:
- rusty
- greasy
- half worn out
- missing parts
Not exactly something people are racing to pick up.
List It Online for Free
Marketplace.
Trade Me.
Local groups.
“Free BBQ — still works”
You’ll get messages like:
- “is it still available?”
- “does it work?”
- “can you deliver?”
Then nothing.
Or someone says they’re coming…
and never shows up.
The Problem With “Free”
Here’s the reality.
If the BBQ was actually worth something…
you would’ve sold it.
Most of the time it’s not.
It’s just something you want gone.
Taking It to the Dump Yourself
This is the next idea.
👉 “I’ll just take it to the dump”
Sounds easy.
Until you actually try.
Now you’re dealing with:
- lifting a greasy BBQ
- ash falling everywhere
- rust flaking off
- awkward shape that doesn’t sit properly
And the second you grab it…
you realise how filthy it actually is.
Then There’s Your Car
You finally get it in…
and now you’ve got:
- grease on your hands
- ash all through the boot
- rust flakes everywhere
And that smell…
old fat and burnt food.
That doesn’t disappear in a hurry.
And It Might Not Even Be Free
People think the dump is free.
Not always.
By the time you:
- drive across town
- pay fees
- deal with the hassle
You’ve spent:
👉 time
👉 money
👉 effort
And you’ve still had to do all the work.
Why the Council Won’t Take Your BBQ
A lot of people assume:
👉 “the council will deal with it”
They won’t.
BBQs don’t go in:
- red bin
- yellow bin
- green bin
They’re too big.
Too messy.
And they’re made of mixed materials:
- metal
- grease
- ash
- sometimes gas fittings
So there’s no simple way for council collection to deal with them.
Leave it out and hope for the best…
and it just sits there.
Or you get told to remove it.
Back to square one.
So What Actually Works?
This is the bit most people figure out eventually.
The “free” options sound good…
but they rarely work.
What actually works is:
👉 getting it picked up
No lifting.
No grease.
No wrecking your car.
Just gone.
If that’s where you’re at:
You Don’t Need to Do Anything
You don’t need to clean it.
You don’t need to empty it.
You don’t need to move it.
We take it exactly how it is.
If Money’s Tight
Trying to do it for free makes sense.
But leaving it there for another 6 months doesn’t help.
At checkout, you can use Afterpay if you’ve got an account.
Split into four payments.
Just Get It Gone
You already know how the free options go.
They turn into more hassle than they’re worth.
Scroll up, choose your option, and get it sorted.
FAQs
Can I leave a BBQ on the berm for council pickup?
No. The council won’t collect BBQs left on the berm.
Can a BBQ go in the red or yellow bin?
No. BBQs are too large and not suitable for standard bins.
Can I take a BBQ to the dump for free?
Sometimes, but often there are fees and it’s more hassle than expected.
Will scrap yards take a BBQ?
Usually not. Most BBQs are too dirty and not worth anything.
What’s the easiest way to get rid of a BBQ?
Most people choose to have it picked up from their property.
Can I pay later for BBQ removal?
Yes — Afterpay is available at checkout if you have an account.
