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Does Salvation Army take treadmills?

The Salvation Army does not have a nationwide treadmill-acceptance rule. Its national FAQ lists sports equipment without specifically confirming treadmills, and the Martinsburg Family Closet in West Virginia explicitly refuses treadmills and ellipticals. Contact the local program before loading the machine, and provide its condition, model, and pickup or access details. For a verified alternative, Greater Albuquerque ReStore accepts reusable treadmills after local staff approval.

Answer sources: Salvation Army official donation FAQ; Salvation Army Martinsburg Family Closet exclusions; Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines

What to confirm before donating

Ask the specific Salvation Army location whether it accepts your treadmill. Have the machine’s condition and model ready, and confirm how the organization wants it submitted or accessed for review. Do not assume that sports-equipment acceptance includes a heavy exercise machine, and do not treat the Martinsburg Family Closet’s rule as the policy of every Salvation Army thrift store.

Sources: Salvation Army official donation FAQ; Salvation Army Martinsburg Family Closet exclusions.

If the donation is refused

Greater Albuquerque ReStore explicitly lists reusable treadmills and offers local large-item pickup after staff review.

Sources: Greater Albuquerque ReStore donation guidelines; Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

A practical removal option

Dropcurb can handle an accepted household treadmill, including a folding model, when it is outside and accessible before pickup. Standard pickup includes loading, transport and disposal, but indoor carry-out is not available; if you cannot move the treadmill outside yourself, use a service that includes indoor carrying.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Current Dropcurb prices

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ItemPickup of oneEach additional
Treadmill$159$85

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

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