
Exercise Equipment Removal in Des Moines, Washington
$79 Flat Rate for Single Items
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 Des Moines
Curb it
Place your exercise equipment at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
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 Des Moines. 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 Des Moines?
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 Des Moines
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 Des Moines?
- • 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 Des Moines pick up exercise equipment?
Des Moines operates Large Item Collection twice yearly with 3-5 week wait times and $25 per pickup fees. Residents also have access to King County Transfer Station for self-haul disposal.
City program details: Large Item Collection. Frequency: twice per year. Wait: 3-5 weeks. Fees: $25 per pickup
Marina District and Redondo residents can schedule Large Item Collection twice per year for $25 per pickup, though waits stretch 3-5 weeks. King County Transfer Station charges $18-45 per load for those with transportation.
Dropcurb picks up exercise equipment same-day in Des Moines for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Five weeks waiting for Large Item Collection scheduling.
Des Moines schedules pickup 3-5 weeks out, which doesn't work when you're moving, renovating, or dealing with broken appliances. The twice-yearly frequency means timing rarely aligns with actual need.
45 minutes
average Seattle commute limiting availability
$650,000
median home value requiring premium service
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 Des Moines residents choose Dropcurb for exercise equipment removal
$79 vs $25 plus 3-5 weeks waiting makes economic sense when you factor in the time value. Unlike the twice-yearly limit, Dropcurb works whenever you need furniture removal.
Serving Redondo, Zenith, Highline, Marina District, Midway, Woodmont, and 1 more neighborhoods in Des Moines.
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