Swing Set Removal Tips

Your kids are grown, and there is no one using the old swing set in your backyard, but you aren’t quite sure how or what to do with it. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can remove your swing set! Whether you want to revitalize it, trash it, or simply sell it, here are some great tips at your disposal. 

Pickup Only

Selling a swing set might be the easy part. Transporting it is where it gets tricky. Thankfully, modern-day technology allows you to sell something so that it is clear the buyer is responsible for pickup. You can use apps, social media, or even your community newsletter for advertising the play equipment sale. Be sure to clarify that the item is for pickup only, and the buyer will know to bring friends and a vehicle that can transport the equipment.

Recycle and/ or Use it for Parts

Taking apart a swing set is usually as simple as unscrewing some nuts and bolts. You can then take the smaller pieces to recycle or contact a junk removal program for pick up at your residence. Many people even find uses for individual parts, such as hardware, chains, and other components.

Spruce it Up

Perhaps your old swing set is just an eyesore but could still be used by others in the family. There are many ways to spruce up playground equipment! 

1. Paint it
2. Add a new component
3. Add mulch beneath it

By creating a more attractive play space, you may realize that you don’t need to remove the swing set at all!

Refresh It into Something New

Outdoor play equipment doesn’t have to remain outdoor play equipment. In fact, there are many possibilities for your former swingset. Try upcycling your swing set into something entirely new. Upcycling is a new way of giving life to something that others might consider garbage. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure becomes apparent when you create one of the following ideas from an old piece of play equipment.

• Garden
• Greenhouse
• Adult swing
• Outdoor seating
• Chicken coop
• Bicycle storage
• Other storage

Get creative and use your swing set again in a different way. With some tools, materials, and a bit of a handyman skill, you can create something that gives your swing set new life. The equipment’s original intent is no matter when you use your imagination to refresh it. 

Haul It

If it comes down to it and you find yourself unable to sell, reuse for parts, or reimagine your old play equipment, contact us for removal! Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition will provide you with a smooth process in assisting you with removing your swing set, no matter its condition. The team at Elite Services are trusted junk removal professionals that you can find beneficial in a number of removal situations. Give us a call today at (978) 317-5388 for more information!