Fabulous service. Booked online and they were there in half an hour and took the mattress and topper away! Also spoke with someone on the phone too who was so nice. Jack was very friendly and professional!!
Tina CoyleGuide
10 hours ago · 13 reviews
Exercise Equipment Removal in Skokie, Illinois
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 ($119–$159, same day), or traditional junk removal ($200–600+).
Price locked at bookingNo home entrySame-day pickup
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How exercise equipment removal works in Skokie
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Dropcurb
Your pickup
Couch
Standard sofa
Queen mattress
+ $29 add-on
Dresser
+ $29 add-on
Total
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How much does exercise equipment removal cost in Skokie?
Treadmill removal costs $159 for the first unit. Each additional heavy item is +$85. Ellipticals are $159 too. Stationary bikes are $119. All-in pricing — no separate fees. 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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First exercise equipment$159
Each additional exercise equipment+$85
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✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
5 ways to get rid of exercise equipment in Skokie
Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.
MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City bulk pickupFree2–9 weeksSchedule ahead. Many cities have weight limits that exclude treadmills and ellipticals (150–350 lbs). Must be at curb on pickup day.You have a lighter item (exercise bike) and your city accepts it
Sell or give away (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist)Free (or earn money)1–4 weeksPost listing with photos. Deal with no-shows. Buyer must be able to transport it — most can't. Working equipment only.Equipment still works and you don't mind waiting for a buyer
Self-haul to scrap yard$0–50Same dayNeed a truck and at least one helper. Treadmills weigh 200–350 lbs. Some scrap yards pay a small amount for the metal.You have a truck, a strong friend, and a nearby scrap yard
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$200–600+2–3 daysMust be home for in-person estimate. Crew enters your home and can carry equipment downstairs. Higher price for the full-service approach.Equipment is in a basement or upstairs room and you can't move it
Dropcurb$119–$159Same dayMove equipment to the curb, driveway, or garage apron. Fold treadmills if possible. Book online in 60 seconds.You want it gone today without recruiting friends to help lift
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 Skokie?
- • 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 Skokie pick up exercise equipment?
Same-day junk removal in Skokie, IL starts at $79 with Dropcurb. Skokie has about 67,824 residents in Cook County, with frequent move-outs, furniture swaps, and renovation cleanups across neighborhoods like Devonshire, Old Orchard, and Downtown Skokie. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items curbside, and a local hauler picks up without an in-home appointment window.
City program details: Skokie allows one large bulk item or up to two smaller items at the curb once per week on regular refuse day, with items set out by 7 a.m. Mattresses must be wrapped, bulk set-outs are not allowed during holiday weeks, and larger cleanouts require scheduling or a dumpster through LRS.
Skokie allows weekly bulk pickup, but the rule is narrow: one large item or up to two smaller items, placed out by 7 a.m., with mattresses wrapped and no bulk set-out during holiday weeks. Larger cleanouts require advance scheduling or a rented dumpster through LRS, and contractor debris is not accepted in routine collection. Those limits create a real gap for same-day deadlines and HOA or move-out pressure.
Dropcurb picks up exercise equipment same-day in Skokie for $159 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Weekly bulk pickup helps, but it is too limited for real cleanouts.
Skokie residents can set out one large item or two small items weekly, but larger jobs quickly fall into scheduled pickup or paid dumpster territory. When move-out deadlines, renovation clutter, or HOA timing does not match municipal cadence, same-day curbside service closes the gap.
67,824
Skokie population (2020 census)
$95,337
Median household income (WPR ACS-based profile)
$79
Dropcurb starting price
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 Skokie residents choose Dropcurb for exercise equipment removal
Dropcurb is built for the Skokie scenarios city pickup does not handle well, including multi-item cleanouts, mattress and appliance runs, and urgent turnover prep. Pricing starts at $79 with instant checkout and no quote visit. You keep control of timing, avoid home entry, and get confirmation once the curb is clear.
Serving Downtown Skokie, Devonshire, Old Orchard, Timber Ridge, Fairview South, Lorel Park, and 1 more neighborhoods in Skokie.
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This was a very quick and seamless process!
Bernardo Medeiros
18 hours ago · 2 reviews
Responsive, priced right, did what they said they would do. Will definitely use them again!
John Weiss
5 days ago · 15 reviews
Responsive and helpful.
Rey Shah
7 days ago
Best service and prompt!
Victor PerezGuide
1 week ago · 7 reviews
Great experience, very easy to book. Team was very communicative and were flexible when I needed to reschedule my pickup. Highly recommend.
Warren CreamerGuide
1 week ago · 20 reviews
I went online and found Dropcurb for a couch that was placed outside a dumpster. The team was quick to respond and then…
Kristina Chervenka
1 week ago
I shopped around for the best price to take away an old water heater tank and Dropcurb was the best, by a lot, which was…
Veronica Protrader
1 week ago · 2 reviews
Absolutely painless easy experience — thank you for the prompt amazing service!
E. R.Guide
1 week ago · 11 reviews
Great customer service and items picked up in a timely manner. Prices are reasonable and I will definitely use Dropcurb again. Highly recommend.
Lori Rich
1 week ago · 10 reviews
Very good people to work with — very responsive and quick.
Jovan Holmes
1 week ago · 2 reviews
Excellent and on-time service!
Jeremy Zacks
1 week ago · 2 reviews
Quick response, prompt payment.
K. H.
2 weeks ago · 5 reviews
Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…
Jared Frederickson
2 weeks ago · 12 reviews
Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!
Steve Fites
2 weeks ago
So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!
Ann Lindstrom
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews
Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…
Zhengyuan Ma
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews
We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…
Michelle Bennett
2 weeks ago · 11 reviews
Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!
Leslie Lucas
3 weeks ago · 6 reviews
Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.
Courtney Burton
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews
These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!
Shef Osborn
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews
Great communication and support! Highly recommend.
Adam Zimmerman
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews
For those with poor county or city bulk trash pickup service, this is a great reasonable solution.
Nancy Turnbeaugh
4 weeks ago · 9 reviews
Great service! Same day! Courteous pickup people! Highly recommend!
Sean H.
5 weeks ago · 3 reviews
Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…
Jason ChristensenGuide
5 weeks ago · 8 reviews
Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.
Faye Lin
5 weeks ago
Quick and efficient!
Chad Gielow
6 weeks ago · 4 reviews
The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!
Colin S.Guide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews
Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.
B. J.
7 weeks ago
We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…
Christina Wells
7 weeks ago · 11 reviews
The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!
Ashleigh Strong
7 weeks ago
I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I'll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up. Thank you, Dropcurb!
Kim Satterfield
11 weeks ago · 6 reviews
Great communication.
Ed Xandr
16 hours ago · 4 reviews
Very clear communication, highly recommend.
Jackson Glines
2 days ago · 2 reviews
Very professional and they get the job done on time. Communication is spot on and very responsive!
Villera Jamu
6 days ago · 3 reviews
Love the service.
Robin Banks
1 week ago · 9 reviews
They get it done and fast — two thumbs up.
Tim Moore
1 week ago · 2 reviews
Quick easy clean process. Would definitely deal with Dropcurb again!
Joseph
1 week ago · 2 reviews
I had a great experience with Dropcurb. Their price was the best around and their service very good, better than expected. No question who I will use next time.
Sevonne CohenGuide
1 week ago · 19 reviews
I had a great experience. They came and picked up my elliptical right on time and delivered exactly what they said. I recommend if you need to haul materials away.
Mark Farris
1 week ago
Fast and reliable.
L. C.
1 week ago · 3 reviews
Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.
Geoffrey LordiGuide
1 week ago · 41 reviews
Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…
Taylor KjosGuide
1 week ago · 8 reviews
I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…
Pehler Travel
1 week ago · 12 reviews
Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.
Cyphix
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews
Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…
Genevieve
2 weeks ago
Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.
Jonathan Stephenson
2 weeks ago · 3 reviews
Fast, cheap, and prompt!
David Holmes
2 weeks ago
My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…
Craig McClellan
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews
First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.
Holly Horton
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews
Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…
Ed KellerGuide
4 weeks ago · 32 reviews
Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!
Stephanie Beaulieu
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews
These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.
Jenny TennantGuide
4 weeks ago · 18 reviews
Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.
Valeria Olmedo
4 weeks ago · 2 reviews
It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.
Sharon BallGuide
4 weeks ago · 22 reviews
Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!
R. H.
5 weeks ago · 7 reviews
Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.
Tyler Good
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews
Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!
Sarah A.
5 weeks ago · 6 reviews
Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!
Heather L.
6 weeks ago · 5 reviews
Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.
Cory BickhamGuide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews
Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.
DJ Wanesti
7 weeks ago · 8 reviews
I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…
Joe LiebkeGuide
7 weeks ago · 12 reviews
We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.
Steve Bilsbury
11 weeks ago · 14 reviews
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Still have a question? Email usTreadmill removal is $159 for the first treadmill. Each additional heavy item is +$85. Ellipticals are also $159. Stationary bikes are $119. All-in pricing — nothing added at checkout.
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