How to get rid of a treadmill (fast, cheap, or free)
A treadmill is 200–300 pounds of awkward, which is why marketplace buyers vanish and many charities pass. Dropcurb takes it whole from the curb for $159 — no disassembly, no negotiating, same-day when you book by 2 PM.
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Getting rid of a treadmill costs $0–$159 depending on the route. Dropcurb hauls one whole from the curb for $159, same-day when booked by 2 PM — no disassembly. Free routes are unreliable: home treadmills average 200–300 pounds, so buyers no-show, several Goodwill regions refuse exercise equipment, and Salvation Army pickup requires a working machine.
Every way to get rid of a treadmill, compared
| Option | Timeline | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropcurb curbside pickup | Same-day (book by 2 PM) | $159 | Get it to the curb, driveway, or alley — most treadmills fold and have transport wheels — and haulers take it from there, whole. |
| Sell or give away online | Days to weeks | Free, maybe earn | The classic treadmill trap: buyers commit, then no-show once they realize home treadmills average 200–300 pounds and won't fit in a sedan. |
| Charity donation pickup | 1–2 weeks | Free | The Salvation Army takes exercise equipment only if it's clean and fully working, and crews can decline items too heavy to move safely; several Goodwill regions refuse treadmills outright. |
| City bulk trash pickup | 2–8 weeks | Free | Where offered, it's slow: Houston collects junk waste only in even-numbered months, and Phoenix gives residents four by-appointment pickups per year. |
| Scrap metal collectors | Unpredictable | Free | The motor and steel frame have scrap value, but collectors are hit-or-miss and the plastic housing makes some pass. |
What it costs
The first item carries the trip cost; everything you add costs less — clearing the rest of the home gym alongside it is the cheap way to do it. Exact total shown before payment.
Treadmill (first item)
$159
Additional treadmill
+$85
TV under 42" (added on)
+$29
Desk (added on)
+$29
Dresser (added on)
+$29
How treadmill pickup works
Book in 60 seconds
Select the treadmill, add anything else from the workout corner, and see the exact total upfront. Book by 2 PM for same-day.
Roll it to the curb
Fold the deck and use the built-in transport wheels — most treadmills roll on hard surfaces with one or two people steering. Curb, driveway, or alley all work.
Get the photo confirmation
A local hauler loads it whole — no disassembly — usually within about 3 hours, and texts you a photo when it's gone.
Questions, answered
Sources: Salvation Army donation pickup FAQ · Goodwill Northern New England acceptable donations · City of Houston heavy trash collection
Same-day pickup available
It's been sitting there
long enough.
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