Supporting UK cycling and bicycle reuse

While Re-Cycle is best known for our work in Africa, our work in the UK is equally important.

Across the UK, we work with individuals, communities, and partners to keep bicycles in circulation rather than letting them go to landfill. Every bike has value and purpose.

Collecting Bikes Across the UK

Every year, thousands of unwanted bicycles risk ending up in landfill. Re-Cycle provides an easy and responsible way for people to donate bikes they no longer need, ensuring they can continue making a difference.

Through our nationwide network of drop-off points, local collection service, and community pop-up collection events, we make it simple for anyone to pass on unwanted bikes.

Find a drop-off point

Making Cycling Affordable & Accessible

Bike Sales

Not every donated bike is suitable for Africa. These bicycles are refurbished at our warehouse and sold at affordable prices locally, making sustainable transport more accessible and helping more people cycle in the UK.

Servicing

We provide bike servicing from our warehouse to keep locally used bicycles safe, reliable, and road-ready. Our Dr Bike service at the University offers free safety checks and basic repairs to students and staff.

Spring bike sale colchester refurbished bikes

Community Events

We run community events, including bike sales and Dr Bike sessions. We also work with schools and local groups to deliver sessions that build basic bike maintenance skills.

Re-Cycle Volunteer preparing bikes for shipment to Africa. MG_Recycle

Our Volunteer Network

Behind every collected, repaired and rehomed bike is a dedicated volunteer. From warehouse logistics to bike collections, our team of volunteers are the heart of Re-
Cycle.

Their contributions include: