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Where to recycle treadmill? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by OwlPaste@lemmy.world to c/london@feddit.uk
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Got a small walking treadmill, that now became a fire hazard, rhe motor is sparking, but replacing it seems not feasible as i cannot get a replacement part (the company stopped existing a while ago and doesn't seem like a main manufacturer). And it seems a slightly more permanent installation than not.

So looking to scrap it, but how to scrap it in London without a car? Council bulk pickup seems not to mention anything about fitness equipment and neither does the "not so local" recycling centre, tried calling it but the number goes nowhere. Its a fair trip on a taxi if i wanted to bring it to the centre and not a straightforward walk either.

So the question is, how to scrap it? Contacted a random "local" company that mentioned picking up gym equipment but they quoted £200, which is more than the bloody thing cost!

Going to email the council, but anything else i can try?

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[–] OwlPaste@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately not in London, it will not fit into trash area and you are not supposed to just leave it there, it won't be picked up by refuse collectors here as they use a proprietary bin mechanism (Sulu think they are called, awful company). But yes i want to get rid of it, just need to find where to.

[–] NotACube@feddit.uk 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

If you're handy with a screwdriver and a hacksaw + hammer you could disassemble it and put the smaller pieces in the bin one by one.