Does Lowe's Haul Away Old Water Heaters? (2026 Policy)

Yes — with Lowe's water heater installation. The independent licensed installer disconnects, removes, and disposes of the old tank inside the labor package. Buying the tank alone for a DIY replacement includes no haul-away. Lowe's sells water heaters two ways: a box off the shelf, or a fully installed job through its network of licensed plumbers. Only the second one takes your old tank. Homeowners who bought the unit on a Saturday to swap it themselves end up with a 140-pound steel cylinder they can't get rid of.

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