Treadmill Removal in Hope Valley, Rhode Island

In addition to disposing of the treadmill, consider donating or selling it if it is still in good condition. This helps reduce waste and keeps the treadmill out of the landfill. If it's not possible to donate or sell the treadmill, contact a junk removal company to take it away.

If the manufacturer doesn't have a recycling program, as is likely, Miller says that you should contact your city or municipality to see if there's an electronic waste (sometimes called e-waste) recycling program that will take equipment and recycle the components. If not, some cities offer bulk trash pickup.

With a broken treadmill, you can sell or donate it if partially functional, take it to a local recycling center or e-waste facility, hire a junk removal service, or disassemble it yourself for scrap metal and useful parts like motors, which people often seek for DIY projects. Repurpose parts into a walking desk, furniture, or plant stand if you're crafty, or list it for free on platforms like Craigslist or Nextdoor for scrappers.

Rhode Island has a mandatory mattress recycling fee that is currently $20.50 per unit (mattress or box spring) collected at the point of sale by retailers, effective January 1, 2024, but increasing to $22.50 per unit on January 1, 2026. This fee funds the "Bye Bye Mattress" program for recycling used mattresses in the state, appearing as a separate line item on receipts and subject to sales tax.