Lawn Mower, Leaf blower, Weed Wacker, & Lawn Equipment Removal In Missouri & Illinois — MrJunk®

Top-Rated Lawn Mower, Leaf Blower, Wacker, & Trimmer Disposal & Recycling Across MO & IL

MrJunk® removes lawn-mowers, leaf blowers, weed wackers, and all types of lawn equipment throughout Missouri and Illinois, no draining fuel required, no heavy lifting on your end, and no wondering what to do with equipment that won’t start anymore.

We handle:

• Push mowers, riding mowers, and zero-turn models (gas or electric)
• Leaf blowers and garden vacuums (handheld or backpack style)
• Weed wackers, string trimmers, and edgers
• Tillers, spreaders, hedge trimmers, and all garden tools
• Wheelbarrows, hand tools, and outdoor equipment of any size

From Columbia and Lake of the Ozarks to St. Louis, St. Charles, and Alton, Illinois, we’ve been hauling away broken and unwanted lawn equipment since 2005. Our licensed and insured crews show up on time, load everything safely, and dispose of it all responsibly through certified recycling facilities.

Same-day Lawn Equipment Disposal service often available.

Here’s the thing about lawn equipment, it’s built to last until it suddenly isn’t. One day your trusty mower is purring along, the next it’s making sounds like a blender full of gravel. And once it dies? Good luck getting rid of it.

You can’t just stick a riding mower out with the trash (your garbage collector will laugh). Selling it “for parts” on Facebook Marketplace means dealing with people who show up three hours late asking if you’ll take $20 cash. And storing it in your garage means playing Tetris every time you need to park your car.

That’s where we come in.

Our crew knows exactly how to handle everything from tiny electric trimmers to massive zero-turn mowers that require more strategy than a chess match. We bring the equipment, do the heavy lifting, and haul it all away so you can actually park in your garage again.

What Makes Us Different from “Regular” Haulers

• We handle the fuel and oil (no need to drain anything yourself)
• Licensed and insured throughout Missouri and Illinois
• Same-day service often available because dead mowers don’t wait for convenient timing
• Proper disposal through certified recycling facilities
• No judgment about how long it’s been sitting there
• Real equipment knowledge from years of handling every brand and model

Plus, we’re local. Dax runs our Columbia headquarters, Chris covers the Lake region, and Trevor handles St. Louis and Illinois. We’re not some franchise operation that doesn’t know a riding mower from a leaf blower.

Types Of Lawn Equipment We Take

Lawn Mowers (Working or Broken)

Push Mowers (Gas or Electric)

Those trusty walk-behind workhorses that finally said “no more.” We’ve hauled away push mowers from every decade, including some vintage beauties that probably qualify for antique status. Gas-powered, electric, self-propelled, or the kind that requires more muscle than a gym workout, we take them all.

Riding Mowers & Zero-Turn Models

The big boys. Whether it’s a basic riding mower that’s been faithful for years or a fancy zero-turn that decided to take a permanent vacation, we’ve got the equipment and know-how to load them safely. No ramps required from you, we bring everything we need.

Reel Mowers

Those old-school push mowers that work on pure muscle power. Some folks swear by them until their back starts swearing back. We’ve removed plenty of these, usually accompanied by stories about “simpler times.”

Trimming & Cutting Tools

Weed Wackers & String Trimmers

Electric, gas-powered, or battery-operated; if it’s supposed to trim weeds but now just sits there looking defeated, we’ll take it. We’ve seen trimmers tangled in their own string, others with engines that sound like angry wasps, and plenty that just gave up mid-summer.

Hedge Trimmers

Whether they’re corded electric models that require more extension cords than Christmas lights or gas-powered hedge trimmers that haven’t trimmed anything in years, we handle them all. Dull blades, broken handles, or just old age, doesn’t matter to us.

Edgers

Those specialized tools for creating crisp lawn edges that somehow always end up creating more work than they save. Gas, electric, or manual, we’ve loaded plenty of edgers that spent more time in storage than actually edging.

Blowing & Cleaning Equipment

Leaf Blowers

From handheld models that barely move a feather to backpack blowers that could probably power a small aircraft, we’ve hauled them all. Broken pull cords, dead batteries, or engines that start but sound like they’re dying—bring ’em on.

Garden Vacuums & Mulchers

Those machines that promised to make yard cleanup easier but somehow made it more complicated. We’ve removed garden vacuums that got clogged beyond repair and mulchers that decided to mulch themselves.

Spreading & Seeding Equipment

Fertilizer Spreaders

Push spreaders, broadcast spreaders, drop spreaders; if it was designed to spread something across your lawn and now spreads nothing but frustration, we’ll take it. Broken wheels, jammed mechanisms, or rust that’s taken over, no problem.

Seed Spreaders

Similar story, different seeds. These often end up in garages after one ambitious spring project that didn’t quite work out as planned.

Tillers & Cultivators

The machines that were going to transform your yard into a gardening paradise but ended up transforming your garage into a storage facility instead. Gas-powered, electric, or manual, we handle them all.

Hand Tools & Smaller Equipment

Shovels, Rakes & Hoes

The basic tools that somehow multiply in garages like rabbits. Broken handles, bent tines, or just too many duplicates, we’ll clear out the whole collection.

Wheelbarrows

Flat tires, rusted-through bottoms, or handles that gave up, we’ve loaded wheelbarrows in every condition imaginable. Some have been repaired so many times they’re more duct tape than original parts.

Garden Hoses & Sprinklers

Those coiled reminders of watering systems that never quite worked right. Kinked beyond repair, cracked from freeze damage, or just replaced by something better, we’ll haul away the old stuff.

DIY Lawn Equipment Disposal Vs. Hire The Experts

• The Fuel Factor Unlike what some companies tell you, we don’t require you to drain gas tanks or remove oil. Our crew is trained in safe equipment handling, and we collaborate with disposal facilities that can properly process these materials. That old gas that’s been sitting in your mower for three years? Not your problem anymore.
• Sharp Parts Everywhere Mower blades, trimmer heads, and edger attachments aren’t exactly designed for safe handling. Our team has the right equipment and experience to load everything without turning your driveway into an emergency room visit.
• Size and Weight Challenges A riding mower isn’t something you casually toss in the back of a pickup truck. These machines require proper loading equipment, secure tie-downs, and vehicles designed for the weight. We’ve got all of that covered.
• Environmental Considerations Lawn equipment contains metals, plastics, oils, and small engines that need proper recycling. We work with certified facilities throughout Missouri and Illinois to ensure everything gets processed responsibly.

Real Lawn Mower Removal Stories from Our Service Areas

Columbia’s Great Mower Migration. Just last spring, we handled a house near the MU campus where a landlord discovered his tenants had been collecting non-working lawn equipment like it was a hobby. Three push mowers, two weed wackers, and a leaf blower that looked like it had been used as a boat anchor. The kicker? None of the tenants had ever mowed the lawn. They’d been paying a service the whole time.

Lake Ozark’s Retirement Party. Chris got called to a beautiful lakefront property where the owners had decided to replace their entire lawn with native landscaping. Smart move for the environment, but it left them with a garage full of now-useless equipment. A zero-turn mower, edger, trimmer, spreader, and enough hand tools to stock a small hardware store. The homeowner said it felt like throwing a retirement party for his entire lawn care arsenal.

St. Louis Suburban Archaeology. Trevor once cleared out a garage in Chesterfield where the homeowner had apparently never thrown away a single piece of lawn equipment. We found mowers from three different decades, including a reel mower that probably dated back to the Reagan administration. The newest piece was a leaf blower from 2018 that had been used exactly twice.

Alton’s Tool Shed Time Capsule. In Alton, we emptied a tool shed that hadn’t been opened in so long that the door was stuck shut with rust. Inside was lawn equipment from brands that no longer exist. The homeowner’s adult kids were helping with the cleanout and kept asking, “What is that thing?” about tools their parents used to maintain a lawn they’d since replaced with decorative rocks.

How MrJunk® Lawn Equipment Removal Process Works

Step 1: You Call, We Listen

Tell us what you’ve got. “Dead riding mower” is enough to get started, but if you want to describe the epic battle between your weed wacker and that one stubborn bush, we’re here for it. We can often give you a ballpark estimate over the phone or via text photos.

Step 2: We Show Up (On Time, Imagine That)

Our crew arrives in clearly marked trucks with all the equipment needed to safely load your gear. No borrowing your neighbor’s ramp or asking you to help carry anything. That’s literally what you’re paying us for.

Step 3: Safe, Professional Loading

We handle the heavy lifting, literally. Riding mowers get loaded with proper equipment. Sharp tools get secured safely. Fuel tanks stay put, no draining required from you. Your job is to point and maybe tell us any funny stories about how that equipment met its end.

Step 4: Responsible Disposal

Everything goes to appropriate facilities for recycling or proper disposal. Metals get recycled, oils get processed correctly, and anything reusable finds a second life. We keep Missouri and Illinois cleaner and greener, one dead mower at a time.

How Much Lawn Mower & Equipment Removal Costs

Here’s the honest truth about pricing: lawn equipment removal costs depend on what you’ve got and where you are. A single push mower in Columbia? A different price than clearing out an entire tool shed’s worth of equipment in Alton.

Factors That Affect Pricing:

• Type and size of equipment (hand tools vs. riding mowers)
• How much stuff you’ve got (one trimmer vs. a garage full)
• Access challenges (ground level garage vs. basement workshop)
• Distance from our trucks (driveway pickup vs. backyard shed)

What We Promise:

• Free estimates with no pressure or obligation
• Upfront pricing before we touch anything
• No hidden fees that magically appear at the end
• Fair rates that reflect the actual work involved

Most single-item pickups happen the same day or next day. Larger cleanouts might need scheduling, especially during busy spring and fall seasons when everyone suddenly decides to deal with their lawn equipment situation.

Other Ways We Can Help While We’re There

Since our truck’s already at your place, many customers ask about other outdoor items that need to be removed. Makes perfect sense, why schedule multiple trips when you can handle everything at once?

Patio Furniture Disposal

That weather-beaten patio set that’s been through one too many Missouri storms? We can load it up with your lawn equipment.

Shed Removal

If the shed housing your dead lawn equipment is in worse shape than the equipment itself, we handle complete shed removal too.

Fence Removal

Old privacy fencing, chain link that’s seen better days, or decorative fencing that’s more decoration than function, we can take it all.

Hot Tub Removal

Nothing says “complete backyard makeover” like removing the hot tub that hasn’t been hot in five years along with the lawn equipment that hasn’t been used in three.

Trampoline Removal

Kids outgrew it, safety net’s shot, or it’s become a neighborhood eyesore? We’ll haul it away with everything else.

Questions People Ask About Lawn Mower & Equipment Removal & Recycling

Do I need to drain the gas and oil myself?

Nope! That’s one of the things that sets us apart from companies that make you do half the work. Our crew handles fuel and oil safely, so you don’t have to mess with it.

What if my riding mower is really heavy?

We’ve got equipment specifically for loading heavy lawn equipment. Your job is to stay out of the way and maybe take pictures of us looking professional.

Can you take it if it still runs?

Absolutely. Just because it works doesn’t mean you want to keep it. Upgrading equipment, moving to a condo, or just tired of lawn maintenance, all perfectly good reasons to get rid of working equipment.

What about really old equipment?

Age doesn’t bother us. We’ve removed lawn equipment from every era, including some pieces that probably belong in a museum. Vintage, antique, or just really, really old, bring it on.

Do you work weekends?

Yep. Dead lawn equipment doesn’t respect your Monday-through-Friday schedule, and neither do we. Weekend pickups are totally normal.

What if I only have one small item?

We handle single-item pickups regularly. One broken trimmer is just as valid a pickup request as a garage full of equipment.

Can you give me an estimate without seeing it?

Often, yes. If you can describe what you have or send us photos via text, we can usually provide a solid estimate. For complex situations, we’ll do a free on-site assessment.

What happens to my equipment after you take it?

We work with certified recycling facilities throughout Missouri and Illinois. Metals are recycled, fluids are properly processed, and anything still usable may find a second life. These items are not taken to the landfill.

Get Started With MrJunk® Lawn Mower & Backyard Lawn Equipment Removal Services Today

Whether you’ve got one stubborn push mower that’s been giving you the silent treatment or a complete collection of lawn equipment that’s staged its own retirement party, we’re here to help. From Columbia’s campus neighborhoods to lakefront properties at the Ozarks to suburban St. Louis and across the river in Illinois, we’ve been hauling away dead lawn equipment since 2005.

Here’s what happens next:

Call us, text us, or send photos, whatever’s easiest for you. We’ll give you an honest estimate, schedule a pickup that works with your life, and make your lawn equipment problems disappear faster than you can say “zero-turn mower.”

No more playing Tetris in your garage. No more explaining to visitors why you’re storing a museum of broken yard tools. No more guilt about equipment that’s been “temporarily” sitting somewhere for the past three years.

Your lawn equipment removal starts with one simple call or text:

(573) 886-JUNK (5865) – Columbia & Lake Region

(314) 673-JUNK (5865) – St. Louis & Illinois

Free estimates • Licensed & insured • Available 7 days a week Same-day service often available • We handle fuel & oil

Serving Missouri & Illinois since 2005. Family-owned • Locally operated • Actually shows up when promised

When your lawn equipment gives up, MrJunk® picks up the pieces.