10 Ways to Get Rid of
Old Exercise Equipment

Treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and weight sets are heavy and awkward. Here are ten ways to get rid of them in Chicago, from selling to scrap.

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10 ways to get rid of exercise equipment

Sell it online

Marketplace and Craigslist work well for working treadmills, bikes and racks. List the size, weight and whether there are stairs.

Donate it

Schools, community centers and smaller gyms sometimes take working gear. See where to donate fitness equipment.

Recycle the metal

Weight plates, racks and frames are mostly steel and can be recycled as scrap.

Repurpose it

Use weights as doorstops or bookends and mats as floor cushions, or turn a sturdy bench into extra seating.

Ask a local gym

Independent gyms and training studios may take equipment that fits their style.

Book exercise equipment removal

We take it apart on site, carry it out and haul it away. We'll confirm your exact price before the job.

Trade it in

Stores such as Play It Again Sports buy or trade used gear in good condition. Call ahead.

Take it to a scrap yard

All-metal machines may be worth something at a scrap yard. Call ahead to check what they accept.

Hold a garage sale

Several pieces? Clean them, price them fairly and advertise in neighborhood groups.

Set out small items for the City

Homes with City of Chicago garbage service (single-family homes and buildings with four or fewer units) can set large items in the alley next to their cart on collection day. Check current rules with CHI 311. Buildings with five or more units use private haulers. Bulky machines are usually easier to have picked up from inside.

Removal pricing

Item or load	Price
Exercise equipment	Free quote
Single item or small pile	Free quote

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