Playground & Swing Set Removal in Omaha
Full Disassembly and Hauling for Wooden and Metal Play Structures
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Serving Omaha Metro
The kids grew up, the wood is rotting, and that swing set in the backyard has turned into an eyesore and a liability. A1 Junk Removal and Tree Service handles playground and swing set removal across the Omaha metro. We disassemble the entire structure, pull the posts out of the ground — concrete footings and all — and haul everything away in one trip. No rental dumpster sitting in your driveway for a week, no pile of lumber you have to figure out how to get rid of.
We've torn down swing sets in backyards across Elkhorn, Gretna, and West Omaha. Some are basic A-frame metal sets that come apart in under an hour. Others are those big wooden playgrounds with platforms, rock walls, slides, and rope bridges that take a full morning. Either way, our crew shows up with the right tools — reciprocating saws, impact drivers, pry bars — and breaks it down piece by piece.
What We Take Down
Metal Swing Sets
Standard A-frame sets, tube steel structures, and chain-link swings. We unbolt, cut, and load them fast.
Wooden Playground Structures
Multi-level play sets with slides, climbing walls, and canopies. These are the big jobs — pressure-treated lumber, lag bolts, and concrete footings. We handle all of it.
Trampolines
Frame, springs, mat, safety net — we disassemble and remove the whole thing. No more rusty trampoline frame taking up half the yard.
Concrete Footings and Ground Anchors
We dig out the concrete bases, remove ground anchors, and can fill the holes with topsoil so your yard is ready for whatever comes next.
When It's Time to Take It Down
Most wooden play structures have a lifespan of 10-15 years before the lumber starts to split, warp, and rot. Once the wood gets soft enough that you can push a screwdriver into it, the structure isn't safe anymore. Rusty bolts, wobbly platforms, and splintered handrails are all signs it's time. We see a lot of homeowners in the Millard area who bought houses with old play sets already in the yard — the previous owners' kids outgrew them years ago, and now they're just taking up space. If you're also looking to clear out an old deck that's seen better days, we can handle both in the same visit.
What Happens to the Materials
Metal frames and hardware get taken to a local recycling facility. Treated lumber has to go to proper disposal since it can't be burned or composted — the chemicals in pressure-treated wood make that a health hazard. If any components are still in solid shape — like a plastic slide or a set of chains — we'll try to get them to someone who can use them. We're not just dumping everything in a landfill. If you've got an old fence that needs to come down at the same time, we can knock that out too and save you a second trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to remove a swing set?
Most standard metal or wooden swing sets take our crew about 1-2 hours to fully disassemble and load. Larger playground structures with multiple platforms and slides can take 2-4 hours depending on the build.
Do you remove the concrete footings too?
Yes. If the posts were set in concrete, we dig out the footings and haul them away so you're left with a clean yard. We can also fill the holes with topsoil if you'd like.
Can you remove a swing set that's partially rotted or falling apart?
Absolutely. Rotted and deteriorating structures are actually the majority of what we remove. We work carefully to break them down without scattering debris across your yard.
What do you do with the materials after removal?
Metal components get recycled. Treated lumber goes to proper disposal. If any parts are still in good shape, we'll work to donate them when possible.
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