The Problem with Old Treadmills

It’s common knowledge that adults must take better care of themselves as they age. Often, this can result in the purchasing of expensive exercise equipment. Some of the most frequently picked beginner equipment are free weights, yoga mats, stationary bikes, and treadmills. However, unlike the other equipment listed, treadmills aren’t easy to eliminate when they become old, broken, or faulty. If you’re looking to get a treadmill removed, your best option may be to work with a professional removal service. 

What’s the Problem with My Old Treadmill? 

Treadmill quality varies depending on the machine’s make, year, and model—just like cars. The Cadillac equivalent for a treadmill may be Nordic Track, but that doesn’t mean they have the same issues. Treadmills, for example, are only meant to have a lifespan of about ten years, depending on their daily (or not-so-daily) use. This means that normal weekly use can result in a machine with a decade’s worth of life; that could turn out to be a great investment in the long term. 

If you suspect your old treadmill has a problem, it likely does. Between new technologies and constant updates, older treadmills may even refuse to work despite nothing being “wrong.” Further, there are specific signs that should tell you immediately that something is wrong: 

• The displays are not working or responding
• The machine runs at an inconsistent speed
• The belt slips or slides against the running board
• The elevation mechanisms are not engaging 
• There is a burning smell when the machine is on

There are two ways the above symptoms may occur. Either there is too much friction from the belt, leading to broken deck, rollers, motor, or electronics; or the treadmill is particularly dirty, leading to failures of all those same parts. 

Regardless of why you want your treadmill removed, it’s important to know your options for old treadmill disposal. Not all removal companies can accept large electronics like treadmills or appliances—so do your research before choosing a company to oversee your old treadmill removal.

Problems Associated with Not Disposing of a Broken Treadmill

A Broken Treadmill is a Dangerous Machine to Continue to Use

There are cases where a treadmill may still be usable, even after sustaining damage or suffering broken parts. However, a broken treadmill becomes dangerous if some still attempt to use it. Not only can the machine’s parts fail further, but the failure of those parts can also result in collateral damage to your property or family. Also, broken treadmills can be a source of electrical fire—either at the plug-in or in the wiring. The proper disposal of old treadmills is important because it limits potential hazards from poor dismantling and disposal. 

Not Disposing of a Broken Treadmill will be a Continuous Hassle 

Even though our first inclination with a broken piece of equipment may be to put it away until we can fix it—that doesn’t work for a treadmill. They are too big to put away in a long-term closet, and if you put them into storage, they will be obsolete by the time they come out. Additionally, it’s important to remember all the movements the machine will undergo—when you redecorate, remodel, change up rooms, move, or clean. These big machines are great for a cardio workout but are a hassle when broken.

Old Treadmills are Unsightly, Bulky, and can be Slightly Embarrassing

Treadmills are typically large items, and the more expensive they are, the larger they can tend to be. The largest of these tend to factor in these size problems; as a result, many can fold upwards against their consoles. Unfortunately, although these treadmills insist this is the solution, they are still unsightly, bulky items in a room. Even worse, many people keep their treadmills in their guest rooms—but that can be slightly embarrassing with a judgmental family member or friends. 

How to Dispose of an Old Treadmill Safely

Sell it online using one of the many reselling websites. Only consider doing this if the machine is in good condition and relatively younger. If your machine is over eight years old, it will likely not be given any attention online. Of course, some manufacturers may buy back their products, but this will only happen in special circumstances. 

Give it to a family, community gym, shelter, or other organization. Sometimes the best way to dispose of an old treadmill safely is by giving it away. This is especially true for models without up-to-date technology or routine part failures. Donating your treadmill to an organization is the best way to know there’s still use. Alternatively, you can give it away to a place you know can utilize it—that might be the best option for most people.

Recycle the treadmill yourself, it can be intimidating at first, but the machine is already broken, so have at it. You can break it apart and separate the materials for the recycling center (that will cost you less); or you can take the whole machine to the recycling center (that will cost you more). To start with your recycling, it will help gather tools to take apart the console and connecting sections. 

Contact removal services—maybe the best answer to “how to dispose of an old treadmill” is to call for assistance. Removal services can help you with every step of the process, and services like Junk King can give you more bang for your buck. Not only will we take the treadmill for you, but we’ll also roll it out and dispose of it with a green disposal method. This means breaking it down into base materials for the recycling center, reusing it or its parts for something else, or donating it holistically. 

Always Dispose of Your Old Exercise Equipment Properly

When in Doubt, Call the Professionals for Removal Help

Treadmills are large, heavy machines—not everyone can lift their bases for storage, let alone manipulate them enough to move significantly. Junk King would always prefer you call us before attempting any junk removal that could result in injury, be it a pulled muscle, back, or sprain. Junk King prides itself on our professional removers; they are properly trained in proactive removal techniques and are fully insured even if something does happen to them. 

Businesses Prefer Junk King’s Full-Service Option

Our full-service option is the best in the business for many reasons. This service includes physical assistance from a two-person team of removal experts. Additionally, our experts will come to your property driving one of the giant Big Red Trucks Junk King is known for. The Big Red Truck is unlike anything else on the road and in the industry. It holds more than six tons of junk and can handle multiple appliances. Further, the current rate for its use is about $108 per ton. That’s great for heavy stuff like soil, concrete, or debris. 

Residential Homeowners Prefer Junk King’s Self-Service Option

On the other hand, our self-service option is a favorite for residential homeowners. This service includes the Junk King roll-away dumpster rental. Our dumpsters are more compact than traditional solutions, which has resulted in us naming them Junk King MINI dumpsters. However, don’t be fooled—there’s nothing small about the interior of a MINI. Made from molded steel, MINIs have an interior of 12-cubic yards and a weight capacity of about three tons. What does that mean for the residential homeowner? It means the MINI is small enough to fit in your driveway and strong enough to handle multiple appliances and all your junk in one load (which saves you money). 

Contact Junk King Tarrant Today to Get a Truck or MINI as Soon as Tonight

Junk King is North America’s greenest junk removal company—indeed, our green disposal methods set us apart from the rest as much as our customer service does. Our green approaches differ from other removal companies because we strive to recycle, reuse, or donate at least 60% of every haul we complete.

The recycling hub is a unique feature of Junk King. Other companies may have a sorting hub—but Junk King’s is equipped to break down complex items into their most useful base components. But having these useful abilities isn’t the only reason Junk King surpasses their recycling goals; it is also due to having the patience and experience to break down every complex item. This is the same premise that lets us take down stand-alone buildings. We have the patience and knowledge to get it done for you. 

When you choose to move with Junk King, junk hauling and old treadmill removal is as easy as 1, 2, 3—point, and the junk is gone! There are a few ways you can contact us; do it today to get a removal solution as soon as this evening. 

• Call us at (871) 859-8747 to speak with a compassionate customer service person immediately; ask to schedule a no-obligation in-person assessment to receive a written quote. 

• Text us pictures of your junk at (737) 888-5865 and receive a text back with your ballpark estimate. 

• Stay online with our pricing calculator. Specially made for Junk King’s trucks and MINIs—explore your options and schedule a drop-off at the end of the wizard.

During the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent stay at home policies, many people understandably purchased items that they thought might make their time at home more enjoyable and manageable. The purchase of home entertainment systems, for example, skyrocketed during the first months of the pandemic. Similarly, with most gyms and exercise centers closing their doors for much of 2020, millions of households across the country purchased exercise equipment for their homes in an effort to stay in shape. 

Two years later, many people probably find that those weight benches, Cross Fit machines, treadmills, and other pieces of exercise equipment have fallen into disuse and are taking up valuable space in their homes. So how exactly do you get rid of those heavy and bulky pieces of exercise equipment that you no longer use? In this short article, we take a look at why so many people have unused exercise equipment in their homes, and why Junk King of Tarrant County offers the most practical, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to get rid of those pieces of exercise equipment that you no longer want in your home. 

The Growth of the Exercise Equipment Industry around the United States 

After over two years of spending an enormous amount of time at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many people around the country are actively searching for ways to quickly lose weight. In fact, one recent survey found that in 2021, 60 percent of Americans wanted to feel healthier and 51 percent want to lose weight. Trying out new diets might be one solutions for weight loss, but many people obviously feel the need to get more exercise.

Though almost all gyms, fitness centers, and aerobics studios have now reopened, many people purchased exercise equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to stay in shape during those long days stuck at home. According to research on the size of the exercise equipment industry, “sales of consumer fitness equipment increased by 68.3 percent from 2010 to 2020 ($3.32 billion to $5.59 billion). Over the past year, 42.72 percent of female consumers and 37.7 percent of US consumers overall bought workout equipment in the past year.” Furthermore, in 2021, the entire sports equipment market was valued at an estimated 15 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, and by the year 2025, the U.S. sports equipment market revenue is set to reach close to 16.8 billion U.S. dollars.

Despite these impressive figures, most people know that sticking to your exercise goals and weight loss ambitions is certainly not easy. Across the United States, Americans spend $397 million on unused gym memberships, with an estimated 6.1 million of American adults having a gym membership they don’t use. The same holds true for many people who purchase exercise equipment that ends up gathering dust in a corner of your garage or in an unused spare bedroom. One survey found that at least 40 percent of people said they used their home exercise machines far less than they had planned. 

If you have invested money in a training bench, a basic dumbbell set, a treadmill, or some other types of exercise equipment but are finding that these items hardly ever get used, what might be the best way to get rid of these items? For people living in Tarrant County, Junk King can help you with the most efficient and practical exercise equipment removal

Why Hire Junk King of Tarrant County for your Exercise Equipment Removal Needs? 

If you have purchased exercise equipment in the past, you probably know that most of these items are large, heavy, and bulky items. If you try to simply throw away those 40-pound barbells with the normal trash, you might find that your plastic garbage bags break or that your local garbage truck refuses to pick up those heavy items with the regular trash service. 

Furthermore, many pieces of exercise equipment contain electronic components that essentially designate these items as electronic waste. In Tarrant County, e-waste items cannot be tossed out with the regular trash as the electronics may contain several toxic chemicals and heavy metals that are classified as toxic waste. If improperly sent to the landfill, these electronic components could leach those chemicals and heavy metals into our local watershed or soil, thus posing a serious health and environmental risk. 

If you can’t throw away those heavy barbells and weight benches with the regular trash, and if your treadmill or stationary bicycle has electronic components that classify it as e-waste, how exactly are you supposed to get rid of those items? Instead of simply storing them in the attic or garage, Junk King of Tarrant County is here to help you efficiently get rid of those items so that you can free up space in your home or business. 

We can help you get rid of any and every type of exercise equipment you may have purchased and no longer used, including: 

• Barbells 
• Weight benches
• Treadmills
• Stationary bicycles
• Rowing machines.
• Low-impact treadmills
• Ellipticals
• Cross-Fit machines 
• Balance trainers 
• Bow Flex Machines 
• Kettle bells 
• And more!

Furthermore, when you hire us for your junk removal needs, our professionally trained junk removal teams will do all of the heavy lifting and hauling for you. There is no need to try to take those heavy pieces of exercise equipment out to your garage or driveway. Simply let us know where the items are located in your home and we will do the rest. We take extra precaution to not damage your home while removing those junk items. If an accident were to occur however, our company is also fully licensed, insured, and bonded, and will respond for any damage. 

How to Hire Junk King of Tarrant County for your Exercise Equipment Removal Needs 

If you need to get rid of used exercise equipment in the quickest possible way, Junk King of Tarrant County is here to help you! We are proud to be the #1 rated junk removal company in the Tarrant County area, and we provide our services to the entire County including Aledo, Azle, Burleson, Crowley, Fort Worth, Haslet, and the Naval Air Station/ Jrb area. 

Providing our customers with “fair and transparent” pricing is one of the hallmarks of our company and we even offer your four different ways to get a free estimate for any junk removal service you may need: 

1. On-Site Pricing Estimate: On-site pricing is the best and most accurate way for us to assess the job and offer you the lowest price. Unlike other companies, our on-site pricing estimates are completely free, and come with no-obligation on your part. Our junk removal professionals will inspect the junk you need hauled away and offer you an upfront price. If a price agreed upon, we will often be able to get rid of the used exercise equipment on the same day. 
2. Call to Talk with a Trained Customer Service Representative: If you´d prefer to talk with someone before making a decision, you can call us toll-free at 1 888-888-JUNK. Our customer service representatives can offer you a pricing estimate and help you plan the logistics of getting rid of your used exercise equipment.
3. Text us a Photo: Also, you can simply take a photo of the items you want removed and text us those photos at 737-888-5865. We will promptly text you back a transparent price estimate. Once you accept the estimate, all you have to do is wait for the Junk King truck to arrive.
4. Online pricing estimator: Lastly, Junk King also offers an easy-to-use online pricing estimator. Simply enter your zip code to ensure that you are in right service area and provide a few more pieces of information regarding the type and size of the junk items that you need removed. Our pricing estimator allows you to receive a transparent cost estimate based on either the actual items you need hauled away, or the anticipated volume in the Junk King truck you plan on taking up. The online pricing estimator is convenient, reliable, and time saving for those on a tight schedule. 

No matter what option you choose, as soon as a price is agreed upon, you choose a date and two-hour service window that works for your schedule. Our junk removal professionals will call you 15-30 minutes before we show up to promptly take your junk away! Our company is also fully insured, bonded, and licensed so that you can rest assured that you will never have to deal with unforeseen liabilities. 

No matter what type of junk items you need hauled away in Tarrant County, we are here to help you efficiently get rid of your junk. Give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK, text a photo to 1-737-888-5865, or book an appointment online to save $20 on orders totaling more than $99. Junk King continues to offer free, on-site written estimates, which is still the best way for us to give you our lowest pricing possible.