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Treadmill & Exercise Equipment Removal: Cost, Municipal Bulk Pickup Rules & Disposal Options
Commercial and folding treadmills, ellipticals, and home gyms weigh 150–350 lbs and often require console/frame disassembly to fit through bedroom doors; compare city special-load pickup, county scrap drop-off, or in-home removal from $105–$150.
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Your Treadmill & Exercise Equipment Disposal & Hauling Options
Municipal Curbside Rules (Special Load vs. Standard Bulk)
In Raleigh, exercise equipment is excluded from the $35 Bulky Load and requires a $70 Special Load collection. In Wake Forest, Holly Springs (under 50 lbs), Durham, and Charlotte, exercise equipment is accepted at the curb if scheduled, provided you can haul it downstairs to the street yourself. [2]
County Scrap Metal & Convenience Center Drop-Off
Because treadmills and weight benches are primarily steel and aluminum, Wake County Convenience Centers and Multi-Material Facilities (6130 Old Smithfield Rd and 9029 Deponie Dr) and Durham's 2115 E. Club Blvd facility accept disassembled exercise frames in their scrap-metal/bulky lanes. [3]
In-Home Disassembly & Upstairs/Basement Haul-Away
Most treadmills will not fit up a basement staircase or around a second-floor hallway turn without unbolting the upright masts and console. LoadUp removes exercise bikes (from $105) and treadmills/ellipticals (from $150) directly from your home gym. [1]
Prices
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LoadUp exercise equipment removal (stationary bikes / rowers) | from $105 | [4] |
| LoadUp treadmill or elliptical removal & haul-away | from $150 | [1] |
| City of Raleigh curbside Special Load Collection (exercise equipment) | $70 per load | [2] |
Prices as published by the source on the access date; confirm before you go.
City Bulk Pickup Rules for Treadmill & Exercise Equipment Disposal
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FAQ
How much does it cost to have a treadmill hauled away from upstairs or a basement?
Professional in-home treadmill removal through LoadUp starts around $150 and includes carrying the unit up or down stairs so you don't risk back injury or drywall damage.
Does City of Raleigh $35 Bulky Load take treadmills?
No. The City of Raleigh classifies exercise equipment under its Special Load Collection program, which costs $70 per load at the curb.
Sources
- LoadUp: Treadmill Removal & Haul Away Pricing (accessed 2026-10-24)
- City of Raleigh: Bulky, Special ($70), and E-Waste Collection (accessed 2026-10-24)
- Wake County Government: Convenience Centers & Scrap Metal Drop-Off (accessed 2026-10-24)
- LoadUp: Exercise Equipment Removal Pricing (accessed 2026-10-24)
Last checked 2026-10-24.