How much does treadmill removal cost in Madison?

Treadmill removal starts at $109 ($79 pickup fee + $30 heavy item upgrade). Additional heavy items are +$59 each.

Can you pick up a treadmill from my garage?

We pick up from the curb, driveway, or garage apron only. If the treadmill is at the edge of the garage with the door open, our haulers can reach it. We do not enter homes.

Do I need to disassemble the equipment?

No disassembly required. Fold treadmills if they have a folding feature, and remove any loose attachments. Place at the curb as-is.

What exercise equipment do you take?

Treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, weight benches, rowing machines, and free weights. If it fits at the curb, we can take it.

How do I get a treadmill to the curb by myself?

Most treadmills fold — engage the folding mechanism, tilt it onto the transport wheels, and roll it out. If yours doesn't fold or is too heavy, recruit a friend or neighbor to help. Moving blankets or furniture sliders help on hard floors. Once it's on the driveway, our hauler takes it from there.

Do you pick up a Peloton bike?

Yes. Peloton bikes and similar smart exercise bikes are standard tier ($79). Peloton Tread and Tread+ are heavy tier ($109). Disconnect from power, remove any accessories, and place at the curb or garage apron.

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Exercise Equipment Removal in Madison, Wisconsin

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 Madison

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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.

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How much does exercise equipment removal cost in Madison?

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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Heavy item upgrade+$30

Each additional exercise equipment+$59

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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of exercise equipment in Madison

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$109Same 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 Madison?

• 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 Madison pick up exercise equipment?

Junk removal in Madison starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. Madison's Streets Division offers free on-demand large item pickup for properties with 1-8 units, but you'll wait 5-10 business days after submitting a work order. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025.

City program details: Large Item Pickup via work order through Streets Division. Frequency: on demand. Wait: 5-10 business days. Fees: FREE for properties with 1-8 residential units (covered by Resource Recovery Special Charge on monthly water bill). Properties over 8 units are excluded from city large item service as of 2025. City also operates drop-off sites that accept recycling and large items — recycling fees for appliances and electronics are covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill at 7102 Maahic Way accepts residential waste Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM.

Madison's large item pickup is free for properties with 1-8 residential units — submit a work order through the Streets Division and expect 5-10 business days. The $25 fee was eliminated; costs are now covered by the Resource Recovery Special Charge on your monthly water bill. Properties over 8 units lost city large item service in 2025 and must use private haulers. City drop-off sites accept large items and appliances with recycling fees covered by the Resource Recovery charge. Dane County Rodefeld Landfill (7102 Maahic Way) is open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-3:15 PM, Sat 8 AM-10:45 AM. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149 for a single item like a dresser or mattress, $199 for a table with chairs or refrigerator. LoadUp starts at $79 per item. Junk King Madison (608-888-0161) offers free estimates with volume-based pricing. College Hunks Hauling Junk operates in Madison with on-site estimates only — no prices published online.

Dropcurb picks up exercise equipment same-day in Madison for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Madison's free city pickup still means a 5-10 day wait — Dropcurb picks up same-day

Madison eliminated the $25 large item fee, but the 5-10 business day wait remains. During UW move-out season, waits stretch further. Buildings over 8 units lost city service entirely in 2025 and must use private haulers. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. Dropcurb starts at $79 with same-day pickup.

Free

City large item pickup (1-8 unit properties)

5-10 days

City pickup wait time

8+ units

Cut off from city service since 2025

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 Madison residents choose Dropcurb for exercise equipment removal

Madison's free city pickup is great — if you can wait 5-10 business days and your property has 8 units or fewer. Buildings over 8 units are cut off entirely since 2025. Two Men and a Junk Truck charges $149-$199 per item. College Hunks requires an in-home estimate. Dropcurb picks up from your curb same-day at $79 — book online in 60 seconds, no work orders, no waiting.

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