Give your old bike a new home
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What we accept
We also need money and office supplies!
A family in rural Ghana receiving a bike from The Village Bicycle Project, one of the many places where your bike may end up!
Photo by VBP.
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When & where to drop it off
| Option 1 (Best for BNB) Bring it to |
Option 2 Bring it to |
Option 3 Find |
Option 4 Find |
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The Hub |
The Shop |
A bike drive |
A drop off point |
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284 Amory St.
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18 Bartlett Sq
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Here are the bike drives coming up: |
See more info below about volunteer drop off points. |
Note: when you donate your bike to BNB we will also ask you to consider donating $10 per bike (which is roughly the price per bike that we pay to ship containers of bikes overseas). This donation is optional, but very helpful!
Frequently asked questions about bike donations
Do you pick up bikes?
Unfortunately we have a very limited capacity to pick up bikes. Generally, we will only pickup loads of at least 10 bikes, but even for these situations we must evaluate the timing and distance to determine if it's feasible for us. If you: (1) have at least 10 bikes, and (2) can not deliver them to one of the above locations, and (3) are within 20 miles of Boston, then please contact Stephen Bosco at stephen@bikesnotbombs.org to inquire if it will be possible for us to pick up the bikes.
Do you buy bikes?
No. We never have, and we likely never will.
How do I bring my bike to a volunteer drop off point?
Some of our supporters have volunteered to receive bikes at their homes in the following towns:
- Arlington, MA
- Sudbury, MA,
- Pioneer Valley, MA
- Newton Highlands, MA
- Newburyport, MA
- Canton, MA
If you would like to drop off a bike in one of the above towns, please call The Hub at 617-522-0222.
How can I set up a new bike drive?
Super! See our bike drive page for more info!
How can I become a volunteer drop off point?
Call the Hub at 617-522-0222.
Do I need to call before donating my bike?
No. As long as your bike meets the conditions above, then you can show without arranging a time in advance.
What if I don't live anywhere close to Boston, MA?
It's possible there may be another bike organization near you that takes bike donations! Check out our links page to see a list of other similar organizations around the globe.
Can I donate a bike to be given specifically to one of your programs?
No. Due to the volume of bike donations we process and the infrequency of these types of requests we do not have the capacity to track and manage specific requests for allocation of donated bikes. We already have a system and procedure for determining allocation of bikes to programs, taking in to account many different factors -- so unfortunately we are not able to guarantee where your bike will end up at the time of donation.