Treadmill recycling involves disassembling the machine into five main waste categories: metal, running belt, running board, electronics, and hard plastic. Major metal components include support pieces, screws, and motors. These metals can be recycled at local scrap yards or transfer stations. The running belt is difficult to recycle due to its composite materials, but can be repurposed into mats for workshops. Upcycling options are available for other non-metal parts as well, emphasizing responsible disposal of gym equipment.
You'll end up with five major categories of waste once your treadmill is in pieces on the floor: metal, the running belt, the running board, electronics, and hard plastic pieces.
The running belt is very durable and not easily recyclable because it a composite of several different materials, but it's ripe for upcycling.
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