Exercise Equipment Removal in Portland, Oregon
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
Old treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes are among the hardest items to get rid of because they're heavy, bulky, and hard to transport. Your options: city bulk pickup (free but many cities exclude equipment this heavy), selling or giving away (if it still works), self-haul to a scrap yard ($0–50), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($109, same day), or traditional junk removal ($200–600+).
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How exercise equipment removal works in Portland
Curb it
Place your exercise equipment at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
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Select your item, see the exact price ($109), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in Portland. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does exercise equipment removal cost in Portland?
Treadmill removal costs $109 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $30 heavy item upgrade. Each additional heavy item is +$59. An elliptical is also $109. Exercise bikes are $79 (standard tier, no upgrade fee). Traditional junk removal companies charge $200–$600+ because of the weight and effort involved. Scrap yards may accept equipment for free but you'll need a truck and help loading.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of exercise equipment in Portland
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
How to prepare your exercise equipment for pickup
- ✓ Place at the curb, driveway, or garage apron. Fold treadmills if possible. Remove detachable parts (weight stacks, resistance bands).
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need exercise equipment removal in Portland?
- • Treadmill collecting dust — time to get rid of it
- • Home gym upgrade — old equipment needs to go
- • Moving and the elliptical won't fit in the new place
- • Broken exercise bike taking up garage space
Does Portland pick up exercise equipment?
Junk removal in Portland, OR starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Portland offers bulky waste collection through BPS franchise haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Recology) by appointment, with city-set rates: a pickup fee plus per-item charges. Rates increased $1.55-$2.05/month in July 2025. Call at least a week in advance — renters must request through their landlord. Oregon's new mattress recycling EPR program (launched January 2025) offers free mattress drop-off at Metro Central Transfer Station and 3 other locations. PDX Junk Removal starts at $100 minimum, Junk Hubris at $125 ($50/cubic yard), 1-800-GOT-JUNK at $169+, and Junk King at $179+.
City program details: Portland BPS Waste Management Program (FY 2025-2026 rates, 8% franchise fee included). Frequency: Weekly recycling/compost, bi-weekly garbage through franchise haulers (Waste Management, Republic Services, Recology). Bulky waste pickup: Available by appointment through your franchise hauler — rates set by the city based on item size. Total cost = pickup fee + per-item charge. Call at least a week in advance; do not set items out until scheduled day. Renters must request through landlord. Fees: {'20 gallon': '$42.15/month', '35_gallon': '$46.75/month', '60_gallon': '$52.25/month', '90_gallon': '$58.90/month', 'extra garbage': '$7.50/bag', 'extra yard waste': '$4.50/bag', 'holiday tree': '$6.00/tree', 'bulky waste': 'pickup fee + per-item (city-set rates)'}
Portland BPS offers bulky waste curbside pickup through franchise haulers at city-set rates — total cost includes a pickup fee plus a per-item charge based on item size. July 2025 rate increases added $1.55-$2.05/month to most residential bills. Contact your hauler at least a week in advance; items should not be set out until the scheduled day. Renters must request through their landlord since they are the garbage service account holder. Oregon launched a statewide mattress recycling EPR program on January 1, 2025 — Portland Metro residents can recycle mattresses free at Metro Central Transfer Station (6161 NW 61st Ave, managed by Recology) and 3 other drop-off locations. The Portland Metro Region will eventually offer at least 25 mattress drop-off sites under this program. Metro Central is open daily 8 AM-5 PM, closed Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's. Metro South Transfer Station (2001 Washington St, Oregon City) charges per-cubic-yard rates — plus gas, truck rental, and bridge tolls. The City's Commercial Tonnage Fee increased $1/ton to $17.60 for FY 2025-2026 to fund the public trash program and unsheltered waste cleanup. Asbestos-contaminated materials face fines exceeding $3,000. PDX Junk Removal (503-409-6332) has a $100 minimum fee with an average residential job around $280; items requiring 2 people start at $150. Junk Hubris (junkhubris.com) starts at $125 with flat $50/cubic yard pricing and a free cost calculator. Mike & Dad's Hauling (mikeanddadshauling.com) offers free estimates and claims up to 50% cheaper than national franchises with same/next-day service — no hidden fees. Affordable Junk Removal (ajrpdx.com) offers flat-fee trailer-based pricing. Annie Haul provides free estimates and same-day service. Average junk removal in Portland costs $222-$244 per Homeyou (January 2026 data, based on 14,000+ local projects) — $200 residential, $250 for apartments. 1-800-GOT-JUNK Portland prices start at $169 minimum with $200-500+ typical loads. Junk King Portland (junk-king.com/locations/portland) runs $179-600+ with volume-based pricing (text a photo for estimate). College HUNKS Hauling Junk averages $150-450.
Dropcurb picks up exercise equipment same-day in Portland for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Bulky waste pickup costs extra and takes a week to schedule.
Portland residents pay $42-59 monthly for waste service, but bulky items require a separate appointment through your franchise hauler at additional city-set rates — a pickup fee plus per-item charges. Call at least a week ahead. Renters can't even schedule directly — they must go through their landlord. Metro transfer stations charge $20-30/cubic yard plus truck rental and bridge tolls.
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What happens to your exercise equipment after pickup
Exercise equipment is primarily recycled for scrap metal — treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines contain significant amounts of steel, aluminum, and copper. Motors from treadmills and ellipticals are separated for copper recovery. Plastic housings and rubber components are processed separately. Equipment in working condition may be donated to community centers, schools, or resold through secondhand fitness equipment dealers. Non-functional equipment is broken down at scrap facilities.
Why Portland residents choose Dropcurb for exercise equipment removal
At $79, Dropcurb is cheaper than every Portland alternative. Portland's franchise hauler bulky waste pickup charges a pickup fee plus per-item rates — and requires a week's advance notice. PDX Junk Removal starts at $100 minimum ($150 for 2-person items, $280 average job). Junk Hubris charges $125 minimum ($50/cubic yard). Skip 1-800-GOT-JUNK's $169+ minimums and Junk King's $179+ rates. Metro transfer stations charge $20-30/cubic yard PLUS truck rental ($50-90/day), gas, and bridge tolls. Same-day curbside pickup across Sellwood-Moreland, Woodstock, Irvington, and Foster-Powell — book online in 60 seconds.
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