A bicycle is a human-powered vehicle with metal frame, gears, pedals, handles, and wheels.
Consider reuse and donation to local community members. Keep your bike working with DIY Information from The Culture of Repair & The Crucible's Bike Repair Manual & Bike Maintenance Manual, or Bikeride's repair video tutorials by bike part.
Drop-off electric bicycle batteries for recycling at Call2Recycle e-bike collection sites- which are often bike shops.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Workshops in Aquatic Park | 84 Bolivar Dr. | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Also need: Rubber Mechanic Gloves, Large Secure Locking Metal Cabinet, Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Clean Cotton Rags, Sand Paper, Chisels, Drill Bits | |
| ByCyCAL |
Underneath the Golden Bear Cafe by Sather Gate Sather Road |
Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Student run bike repair shop run with volunteers. Pay for parts not labor. (Do not fix electric bikes.) | |
| Street Level Cycles Annex | 90 Bolivar Dr | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Street Level Cycles Annex | 90 Bolivar Dr | Berkeley | Repair | Free Drop-off | ||
| Berkeley Flea Market | 1937 Ashby Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Sports Basement (Berkeley) | 2727 Milvia St. | Berkeley | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | Bike Shop (repair) and Bike-shop quality trade in program (year 2000 or newer). Valuations by BicycleBlueBook. Shop staff ensure it's in sellable condition. No department store quality, tandems, adult trikes, or recumbent bikes. | |
| Sports Basement (Berkeley) | 2727 Milvia St. | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | Bike Shop (repair) and Bike-shop quality trade in program (year 2000 or newer). Valuations by BicycleBlueBook. Shop staff ensure it's in sellable condition. No department store quality, tandems, adult trikes, or recumbent bikes. | |
| REI (Berkeley) |
1338 San Pablo Ave (near Gilman) |
Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Repair services at bike shop. range of services to tune, repair, and enhance the performance of your mountain, road, hybrid or e-bike. | |
| Goodwill (Berkeley) | 2058 University Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Trek Bicycle Berkeley Downtown | 2480 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Muzhik Clothing Mending Service |
South Berkeley Farmers' Market Adeline St & 63rd |
Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Wanted: Bike Trailer in good working condition. | |
| Trek Bicycle Berkeley Downtown | 2480 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Karim Cycles | 2800 Telegraph Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Goodwill (Brentwood) |
6271 Lone Tree Way, Empire Shopping Center |
Brentwood | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Parca |
Parca Main Office 800 Airport Blvd, Suite 320 |
Burlingame | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| Goodwill (Burlingame) | 1215 California Dr | Burlingame | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Castro Valley Cyclery | 20515 Stanton Ave | Castro Valley | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Castro Valley Cyclery | 20515 Stanton Ave | Castro Valley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | ||
| Eden Bicycles | 3318 Village Dr | Castro Valley | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Eden Bicycles | 3318 Village Dr | Castro Valley | Repair | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee |
| Bulky Pickup | Note | ||
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out. ### |
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