FAQ
How much does treadmill removal cost?
Treadmill removal with Dropcurb costs $109 — a $79 base pickup fee plus $30 heavy-item upgrade. No appliance recycling surcharge applies to treadmills. Traditional junk removal companies charge $150–$300 and require an in-home estimate.
Treadmill removal with Dropcurb costs $109 for your first unit. That breaks down as $79 base pickup fee + $30 heavy-item upgrade. Treadmills are classified as heavy-tier items due to weight, but they don't carry the $25 appliance recycling surcharge that refrigerators and washers do.
Dropcurb treadmill pricing:
| Base pickup fee | $79 |
| Heavy-item upgrade | +$30 |
| First treadmill total | $109 |
| Each additional treadmill | +$59 |
How treadmill removal pricing compares:
| Service | Cost | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb | $109 | Same day | Curbside, no appointment |
| LoadUp | $125–$175 | 1–2 days | Online estimate |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK | $150–$300 | 2–3 days | In-home estimate required |
| Local haulers | $100–$250 | Varies | Phone estimate |
| Donation (YMCA, etc.) | Free | 1–2 weeks | Working condition only |
| Facebook Marketplace free | Free | 1–7 days | Working condition only |
| City bulk pickup | Free | 2–9 weeks | Many refuse due to weight |
Know your treadmill type:
- Folding treadmills (most residential units): 150–250 lbs. Fold to roughly 4' × 3'. Modern models from NordicTrack, ProForm, Peloton, iFIT — most fold. Getting one to the curb is manageable with two people and a furniture dolly.
- Non-folding treadmills (commercial/gym-grade): 200–400 lbs. No fold. Precor, Life Fitness, Woodway commercial units. These require an appliance dolly and two strong people. Know which type you have before booking.
How to get a treadmill to the curb:
- Fold the deck if your model supports it — this cuts the footprint roughly in half
- Remove the console/display arms if they detach (usually 2–4 bolts)
- Rent a furniture dolly or appliance cart from Home Depot or U-Haul ($10–$20 for 4 hours) — do not skip this step for anything over 150 lbs
- Clear a path from where the treadmill is to the curb before you start moving it
- Two people minimum: one on the dolly, one stabilizing. Keep the treadmill tilted back, not forward.
- Slide it onto a moving blanket or carpet remnant to protect flooring on the way out
Donation options that actually work:
Most charities that accept furniture do not accept exercise equipment. The ones that do:
- YMCA: Call your local branch directly. Many YMCA locations actively seek functional cardio equipment and will arrange their own pickup for working treadmills and ellipticals. This is the best donation option for a working treadmill.
- Local boxing gyms, CrossFit boxes, church athletic programs: Will often take working equipment at no cost to you. A quick call or Facebook message gets results.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Accepts some exercise equipment depending on the location. Call first — acceptance varies by branch.
- Salvation Army: Rarely accepts treadmills. Don't count on this one.
Facebook Marketplace free section:
For a working treadmill, list it as "Free treadmill — works, must haul." Expect a pickup within 24–72 hours. For a broken treadmill with no donation value, Dropcurb takes it as-is for $109 — no prep, no questions.
Multi-item pricing:
| Job | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 treadmill | $109 |
| Treadmill + stationary bike | $168 ($109 + $59) |
| Treadmill + elliptical | $168 ($109 + $59) |
| Full home gym (treadmill + bike + weight bench) | $227 |