Boat Pick-up Services

Boat pickup hauls away derelict and end-of-life boats, hulls and trailers. Title, trailer and access decide the job – a hull already on a trailer with a title in your name is straightforward, while one sitting on the ground or in a slip needs equipment and a look first. Fiberglass is cut down for disposal and metal is separated for recycling. Cost works out at $50 per cubic yard of space used, subject to a $150 minimum, and it is quoted flat before the crew begins. Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal handles the job from start to finish.

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Our Boat Pick-Up and Removal Process

Based in St. Petersburg, Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal offers premier boat pick-up and removal services for residents across the city and surrounding areas. Open seven days a week, we make it convenient for both residential and commercial customers to schedule a pick-up appointment that fits their busy schedules.

Why Choose Our Boat Removal Services?

Locally owned and operated, Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal brings years of expertise in hauling old or broken boats. Whether your boat has a cracked hull or you simply don’t use it as often as you used to, our team will come to your location at a scheduled date and time to swiftly remove your unwanted boat.

As a full-service boat removal company, we handle every aspect of the job once we arrive. Regardless of your boat’s condition or size, we have the trucks, equipment, and experience needed to remove it from your property without you having to lift a finger.

Our pricing is unbeatable. Unlike some large competitors, we use a volume-based pricing system, charging based on the amount of junk we remove. This ensures you only pay for what we haul away, so whether you need a small or large boat removed, you won’t overpay. Choose us for the most affordable and efficient boat removal services in St. Petersburg.

How It Works

Contact Us: When you’re ready to have your basement thoroughly cleaned, call us at 727 240 7033 or schedule an appointment through our website.
Free, Upfront Quote: Our team will come to your location to assess your boat. After evaluating its size and the amount of hauling required, we’ll provide you with a free, upfront quote.
Accept Quote: Once you accept our quote, Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal will start the boat removal process.
Payment: After we complete the boat removal, we’ll clean up and ensure no debris is left behind. We’ll then collect payment and proceed with the responsible disposal of your boat.

About Us

A locally owned junk and furniture removal company, Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal offers comprehensive junk and furniture removal services throughout St. Petersburg. We also provide cleanout services for both residential and commercial properties, as well as light demolition. As a community-focused company, we strive to give back by not just disposing of your old boat at a landfill, but by recycling and donating as much as possible. This approach helps support our local community while keeping Pinellas County clean.

Our Main Service Areas

Boat Removal and Pick Up in St. Petersburg, FL

An abandoned or derelict boat in a Pinellas County yard is a genuine problem – it draws code enforcement, it blocks the driveway, and no scrapper wants it because of the fiberglass. Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal handles boat removal, hauling, and disposal across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Gulfport, Seminole, Tierra Verde, and throughout Pinellas County.

We live in a boating county, and boats reach the end of their life here constantly. Hurricane damage, a failed engine that costs more than the hull is worth, an inherited vessel nobody wants – the result is the same, a boat that has become an expensive lawn ornament.

Boats and Watercraft We Remove

Small runabouts and bowriders, typically 14 to 22 feet
Center consoles and bay boats
Pontoon boats, including deck and toon separation
Jon boats, skiffs, and aluminum hulls – strong scrap metal value
Sailboats with the mast down and keel accessible
Personal watercraft – jet skis and wave runners
Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards
Boat trailers – with or without a title, recycled as scrap steel
Hurricane-damaged and sunk-then-raised hulls (hurricane debris removal)

Read this part carefully – it is the part other companies gloss over. Before a boat can be removed we need proof you have the legal right to dispose of it: a title, registration, or documented ownership. We cannot remove a vessel that belongs to someone else, and abandoned vessels in Florida waters fall under FWC jurisdiction with a specific legal process. We also cannot remove boats in the water – that requires a licensed marine salvage operator. Before removal, fuel, oil, batteries, and other fluids must be drained and disposed of properly; we are not a hazardous waste hauler and cannot transport a tank full of gasoline.

How Boat Removal Works

1. Assessment and Ownership Check

We look at the vessel – length, hull material, condition – and check access for a truck and trailer. We confirm you have the title or documented ownership and discuss what still needs draining. Then you get a flat written quote.

2. Prep and Fluid Removal

Fuel, oil, and coolant must be out, and batteries removed, before we haul. If that has not been done, we will tell you where to take those materials – the Pinellas County household hazardous waste facility handles residential quantities of fuel, oil, and batteries.

3. Salvage the Valuable Parts

Boats are worth more in pieces than whole. Outboards, aluminum hulls, stainless hardware, lead keels, trailers, and electronics all carry recovery value that we credit against your cost. This routinely makes boat removal cheaper than owners expect – and an all-aluminum jon boat with a trailer can approach break-even.

4. Haul Out and Dispose

We winch, load, and haul the vessel out, protecting your driveway, lawn, gate posts, and irrigation. Metal goes to recycling; fiberglass hulls are cut down and disposed of at a facility that accepts them, because fiberglass is not recyclable in any practical way. We leave the spot raked and clear.

What Boat Removal Costs

Boat removal is always quoted after we see it, because the variables are extreme. Length, hull material, whether it sits on a functioning trailer, and whether a truck can reach it all swing the price dramatically.

The biggest driver is fiberglass versus aluminum. An aluminum hull is valuable scrap and cheap to process. A fiberglass hull must be cut into sections and landfilled, which is labor plus disposal weight with no offsetting value – this is precisely why derelict fiberglass boats sit in yards for years.

Second biggest is access and mobility. A boat on a rolling trailer in a driveway is straightforward. A boat sunk into the dirt behind a fence, with flat trailer tires and a tree grown around it, requires winching and sometimes disassembly on site.

Our quote includes labor, equipment, transport, disposal fees, and recycling, with salvage value credited back. It does not include fuel or fluid disposal, marine salvage, or title services. If we quote it, that is the price – and if the situation turns out to be worse than described, we re-quote before proceeding instead of billing a surprise.

Who Books Boat Removal

Homeowners who inherited or bought a project boat that never got finished are our most common callers. Property owners facing code enforcement over a derelict vessel hire us to resolve the citation. Estate executors and heirs call after a relative’s boat is left behind – often alongside a full estate cleanout. Marinas, boatyards, and storage facilities use us to clear abandoned vessels. Landlords and property managers book us when a tenant leaves a boat behind.

After every hurricane season we handle a wave of storm-destroyed boats across Pinellas – hulls holed on seawalls, vessels pushed into yards, and trailers crushed under debris.

Why Boat Owners Call Elephants Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal

We are locally owned in Pinellas County and we handle boats regularly – this is not an occasional favor for us. Crews are background-checked, uniformed, and fully insured, with a certificate of insurance available for marinas, HOAs, and storage facilities. You get flat written pricing with salvage value credited back, protection for your driveway and landscaping, and honest guidance about titles, fluid disposal, and what legally requires a marine salvage operator instead of a hauling company.

Call 727-240-7033 for a free boat removal quote.

Boat Pick-up Services in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa

St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa are the three markets we book the most boat pick-up services in. If you are anywhere in Pinellas County or across the bay in Hillsborough County, you are inside our normal route.

St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg is our home city and the shortest drive we make, which is why boat pick-up services here is the easiest to fit in on short notice. From Snell Isle and Old Northeast down through Historic Kenwood, Greater Woodlawn, Lakewood Estates and the Skyway Marina District, we already know which streets have rear alley access and which ones need a smaller truck. Details on our St. Petersburg coverage.

Clearwater, FL

Clearwater work is a daily thing for us. From the condo towers on Sand Key to the single-family blocks around Countryside and On Top of the World, boat pick-up services here is usually about access rules more than volume — HOA approval, service elevators, restricted haul hours. We deal with all of it so you do not have to. More on our Clearwater junk removal coverage.

Tampa, FL

Yes, we cross the bay. Tampa boat pick-up services is booked the same way everything else is, covering Downtown, Water Street, Harbour Island, Bayshore Beautiful, Seminole Heights, Carrollwood, Westchase and Temple Terrace. Because Tampa is in Hillsborough County, bridge time and a different tipping fee are baked into the quote — there is no surprise bridge surcharge added at the end. See the full Tampa service page.

The Rest of Pinellas County

Everywhere else in the county gets the same crews and the same pricing. That covers Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, East Lake, Gulfport, Kenneth City, South Pasadena and Tierra Verde, along with every beach town from St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island up through Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach and Clearwater Beach. The Belleair municipalities — Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs and Belleair Shore — are covered, and on the Hillsborough side so are Westchase and Gandy. The Pinellas County page lists it all.

Not sure whether your address is inside the line? Call 727-240-7033 and ask. We would rather tell you honestly that a job is outside our range than take a deposit and cancel on you.

Boat Removal Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a title to have my boat removed?

You need to demonstrate a legal right to dispose of it, which usually means a title, registration, or documented ownership. We cannot remove a vessel belonging to someone else. If the paperwork is missing, tell us early and we will discuss what your situation requires.

Can you remove a boat that is in the water?

No. Vessels in the water require a licensed marine salvage operator, and abandoned vessels in Florida waters fall under FWC jurisdiction with a specific legal process. We remove boats that are already on land, on a trailer, or on blocks.

What has to be done before you haul it?

Fuel, oil, and coolant must be drained and batteries removed, because we are not a hazardous waste hauler and cannot transport those materials. The Pinellas County household hazardous waste facility accepts residential quantities of fuel, oil, and batteries.

Is my old boat worth anything?

Sometimes. Outboards, aluminum hulls, stainless hardware, lead keels, trailers, and electronics carry real recovery value that we credit against your cost. An all-aluminum jon boat with a trailer can approach break-even. Fiberglass hulls, unfortunately, have no scrap value.

Why does fiberglass cost more to dispose of?

Fiberglass is not practically recyclable, so the hull must be cut into sections and landfilled. That is labor plus disposal weight with nothing offsetting it. Aluminum hulls, by contrast, are valuable scrap and much cheaper to process.

Can you get a boat out of my backyard?

Usually yes. Boats sunk into the dirt behind a fence with flat trailer tires require winching and sometimes on-site disassembly, which adds cost. We assess access during the walkthrough so the quote reflects the real difficulty rather than a guess.

Do you take the trailer too?

Yes. Boat trailers are recycled as scrap steel and can go with the boat on the same trip. Trailers carry scrap value that we credit back, so including it usually helps your bottom line rather than adding cost.

Will you damage my driveway or lawn?

We take real care to avoid it. Crews protect driveways, gate posts, irrigation heads, and landscaping when winching and loading. Heavy hulls on soft Florida ground require planning, and we discuss the approach with you before we start.

Do you handle hurricane-damaged boats?

Yes. After storm season we remove a significant number of destroyed hulls across Pinellas County, including boats pushed into yards and holed on seawalls. Fluids must still be drained, and vessels still in the water need a marine salvage operator first.

Do you offer boat pick-up services in Tampa, FL?

Yes. Tampa is a regular part of our route, not a special trip. We cross the Howard Frankland, Gandy and Courtney Campbell bridges for boat pick-up services in South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Seminole Heights, Ybor City, Westchase, Carrollwood, Temple Terrace and New Tampa. Tampa is in Hillsborough County, so loads tip at Hillsborough facilities instead of the Pinellas plant. That difference is already in the number we quote you — there is no bridge surcharge bolted on at the end.

How fast can you get to Clearwater for boat pick-up services?

Clearwater is our second-busiest market, so same-day or next-day is normal. Jobs in Countryside, Skycrest, Morningside and the US-19 corridor are straightforward. Anything on Clearwater Beach, Sand Key or Island Estates we schedule early in the morning, because the Memorial Causeway and beach parking will wreck an afternoon window. If the building needs a certificate of insurance or a reserved service elevator, tell us when you book and we handle it.

Which cities do you serve besides St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa?

All of Pinellas County. Inland that is Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar and East Lake. On the water it is St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Clearwater Beach and Tierra Verde. We also cover Gulfport, Kenneth City, South Pasadena, Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs and Belleair Shore, plus Westchase and the Gandy corridor on the Hillsborough side.

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