We’ll be collecting bikes in 2012
October 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Bike Collection
Bicycles For Humanity Collection On Hold until 2012
If you have a bike for us - just hold on to it until the NewYear!
Our collection partners get very busy this time of year so if you can hold on for another few months we’d really appreciate it.
If you have a bike to give us you can drop it at one of the many locations (see the FAQ section) that act as pick-up points for our three Australian chapters (Melbourne, Sydney and Perth). We’ll be by within a few weeks to pick it up, prep it and pack it for its journey to a new life. Here are a few points to keep in mind and commonly asked questions answered.
What kind of Bikes can you take?
We can put almost any bike to good use - however we can only send mountain bikes and sturdy hybrids to Africa and other destinations. Bikes that aren’t suitable for shipping are either distributed to groups such as refugee families in Australia or passed on to help fund shipping and other costs.
What condition does the bikes need to be in?
The bike needs to be in working or easily fixable condition. Generally rust is the biggest problem. Small issues like brake and gear cables or flat tyres are no problem.
Do you take bike parts?
Yes - bike parts are extremely helpful.
Can you pick up my bike?
Unfortunately as a completely volunteer run organisation we don’t have the resources to pick up individual bikes. If you have more than 15 then let us know and we may be able to drop by when doing the Bicycle Super Store run.
In Melbourne and Victoria
Drop your bike to any Any Bicycle Super Store.
Find your nearest store here - http://www.bicyclesuperstore.com.au/store-location/
In Perth
Drop your bike to any of The Bicycle Entrepreneur Stores.
Find your nearest store here - http://www.tbe.com.au/contact
In Sydney
Sydney is finalising their collection site and so is not currently taking bikes. Stay tuned
In Canberra
Bikes for Humanity, Sydney have a collection point within the Mt Stromilo Park. However, you’ll need to email us first at info@bikesforhumanity.com.au to arrange to meet up and drop off your bike.
In Southern Highlands, NSW
Click here or on the map below to find the exact location to drop off your bike.
Get your bike along to the Resource Recovery Centre, Berrima Rd on the corner of Bowman Rd, Moss Vale or check the location on the map above.
How do we in the NT get involved in this? Wouldnt it be great if we could collect bikes to send out to Aboriginal communities for kids, solve so many social and health issues!!!
Do you have a container on the GC .SE Qld.
Hi Bill - We don’t have a chapter in Queensland but at the moment Gold Cross stores are collecting bikes for us until early September. They ave a number of stores in Queensland - check the post.
Thanks
I really want to donate my old bike to a good cause and this seems as good as any. The problem is, finding a location to drop a bike off, in the more inner-city area of Melbourne.
My partner and I just bought a couple of new bikes from GoldCross cycles. Do they still collect bikes for Bikes for Humanity?
Please advise,
Thanks,
Andrea
Hi Andrea - The closest Bicycles SuperStore to the city is The Flemington Store. They’ll be happy to take your bike and we’ll be by in a week or two to pick it up. Gold Cross may be collecting fro us again - there last collection was for just a limited time.
Thanks
Hi,
I would like to promote this to our branches across Melbourne and Sydney. Can they be dropped off any time or are there particular collection periods? Do you have any posters or similar that we could put up? Also, are there any collections in Tasmania or Darwin?
Thanks
Diane
Hi Diane - Bikes can be dropped off any time to Bicycle Super Stores across Melbourne. The Sydney chapter is still finalising drop off partners.
Currently we do not have chapters in either NT or Tasmania.
Thanks again
Matt McCullough