Junk Boat Removal · Texas
Junk boat removal and disposal in Texas
American Boat Removal picks up old, non-running and unwanted boats anywhere in Texas and handles the disposal, so the boat is gone and you never have to arrange a trailer, a dump fee or a salvage buyer yourself.
- ✓ Licensed & insured
- ✓ Free, no-obligation quote
- ✓ Missing title is usually fine
Most junk boats aren't dramatic. It's the bass boat that hasn't run since the motor seized, the pontoon with rotted decking and flat trailer tires, or the cruiser a previous owner left in the side yard. They sit because getting rid of one is harder than it should be: landfills don't want a whole hull, scrap yards only want the metal, and nobody wants to buy it.
That's the whole job for us. You tell us what it is and where it's sitting, we quote the removal, and on the scheduled day the boat leaves on our equipment. The trailer can go with it if you want it gone too.
The Process
How junk boat removal works
- 01
Send the basics
Boat type, rough length, where it's sitting and a couple of photos. Photos of the hull, the trailer tires and the path from the boat to the street tell us the most.
- 02
Get a real quote
We quote from what you send and call you back to confirm anything the photos don't show — gate widths, soft ground, whether the trailer rolls.
- 03
Removal day
We load the boat and haul it away. If the trailer can't roll safely, we plan for that in the quote rather than surprising you on the day.
- 04
Disposal
What happens next depends on the boat: metal and usable parts get separated where it makes sense, and the rest goes to a facility that accepts it. Ask us how yours will be handled.
Pricing
What affects the price
We don't publish a flat rate because these jobs vary too much. The quote is free and comes before anything is scheduled. These are the things that move the number:
- Length and hull type — a 16-foot jon boat and a 30-foot cruiser are very different jobs
- Whether it's on a trailer that can safely roll
- Access: gates, fences, slopes, soft ground, distance from the street
- Fluids, batteries and anything that has to be removed before disposal
- Distance from our normal routes
For Your Quote
What to send us
- Boat type and approximate length
- Where it's sitting — and the nearest town or ZIP
- Whether it's on a trailer, and whether the trailer rolls
- Whether you have the title (usually not a dealbreaker)
- Two or three photos, including the path to the street or water
Questions
Junk Boat Removal: common questions
Do I need to be there when you pick it up?
Not always. If the boat is accessible and we've confirmed the details beforehand, many pickups can happen without you standing there. We'll confirm access and anything we need from you when we schedule.
Will you take the trailer too?
Yes, if you want it gone. Tell us when you request the quote so it's included in the price. If you'd rather keep the trailer, that's fine too.
Do I need to drain the fuel or remove the battery first?
No. Don't take on anything you're not comfortable with. If there's fuel, oil or a battery aboard, mention it so we can plan for it.
Can I get paid for my junk boat?
Sometimes a boat with a good motor or trailer has resale value, and in that case selling it yourself may make more sense. Most boats that reach the junk stage cost more to handle than their scrap is worth, which is why removal is usually a service rather than a purchase. We'll be straight with you if yours looks worth selling.
Your options for an unwanted boat →What happens to a fiberglass boat after removal?
Fiberglass isn't widely recycled in Texas, so hulls typically go to a disposal facility after fluids, batteries and useful metal are pulled. Aluminum boats have more scrap value.
How fiberglass boat disposal works →Read before you decide
- How to Get Rid of an Unwanted Boat in Texas: Your Real OptionsSelling, donating, scrapping, a state turn-in event, or paying for removal — which one actually fits your boat, and the one TPWD notice you shouldn't skip.
- How to Dispose of an Old Fiberglass Boat in TexasFiberglass doesn't melt down like aluminum, and most landfills won't take a whole hull. Here's what disposing of a fiberglass boat actually involves.
- How Much Does Boat Removal Cost in Texas? What Affects the PriceEvery boat removal job is a little different. Here's what actually drives the cost, so you know what to expect before you request a quote.
- How to Remove or Transfer a Boat Without a Title in TexasLost the title, never had one, or inherited a boat with no paperwork? Here's what that actually means when it's time to get rid of it.
Where we do junk boat removal
Open a Ticket
Get a free junk boat removal quote.
Free and no obligation. Tell us what the boat is and where it's sitting — photos help, but they're optional.
- 1You send the detailsTakes about two minutes. Only name and phone are required.
- 2We call you backTo confirm the job and anything the photos don't show.
- 3You get a real priceBefore anyone shows up. No obligation to book.
Rather talk it through? Call 713-396-0460
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