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🚲 Where to donate bikes in California
Used bikes can be repaired and given to kids, commuters and families who need low-cost transportation. Bike charities and community bike shops often hold collection days rather than taking drop-offs all year.
Before you go Look for a local community bike shop or co-op; many take bikes year-round. Rusted-through frames and broken wheels may only be good for parts, so ask first. Some programs ask for a small cash donation per bike to cover shipping. Add helmets, locks and pumps if the program accepts them. Choose your region… San Diego County (1) Ventura & Oxnard (2) Fresno & Clovis (1) Stockton, Lodi & Tracy (1) San Jose & Silicon Valley (1) San Mateo & the Peninsula (6) San Francisco (1) Oakland, Fremont & Alameda County (8) Contra Costa & Walnut Creek (2) Davis & Woodland (1)
24 places in California take bikes.
San Diego Free pickup
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Auctions (Donation Warehouse)
clothing, shoes and accessories furniture two people can carry working small appliances dishes, bedding, linens and decor books, toys, games and media electronics (data removed) tools, bikes, camping gear and luggage Not accepted: mattresses, box springs, beds and futons; cribs and car seats; doors, cabinets, sinks and toilets; carpet and padding; broken electronics and CRT TVs; stained or broken furniture
Pickup: Yes - free home pickup; call (619) 446-2100 or use the online form (items at entry level, boxed or bagged)
Simi Valley Call to confirm
Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Simi Valley
clothing and shoes baby items small appliances, electronics and TVs bedding and decorative pillows jewelry toys, bikes and games small usable furniture up to 40 lbs Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling (818) 392-0020 or online at hopethemission.org/schedule-a-pick-up/ (cost not stated)
Oxnard Call to confirm
Hope the Mission Thrift Store - Oxnard
clothing and shoes baby items small appliances, electronics and TVs bedding and decorative pillows jewelry toys, bikes and games small usable furniture up to 40 lbs Pickup: Pickup can be scheduled by calling (818) 392-0020 or online at hopethemission.org/schedule-a-pick-up/ (cost not stated)
Fresno Call to confirm
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center - Parallel Ave
clothing, shoes and accessories housewares and kitchenware bedding and linens small furniture countertop appliances and small electronics books, DVDs, CDs, video games sporting goods and bicycles Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; major appliances and refrigerators; building materials; damaged furniture; sectional sofas; infant products
Stockton
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Stockton
clothing, shoes and accessories housewares and home decor linens and blankets small furniture countertop appliances and small electronics books, toys, tools bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; major appliances; building materials; infant products; medical equipment; hazardous materials
San Jose Call to confirm
CityTeam San Jose
food clothing furniture appliances adult bikes working laptops diapers
San Mateo
Goodwill - San Mateo
clothing books and textbooks small appliances bicycles and sporting goods computer and stereo equipment CDs, DVDs and records Not accepted: large furniture; encyclopedias and magazines
San Mateo
Samaritan House
toiletries bicycles infant-to-teen clothing current cell phones, laptops and tablets nonperishable food new toys (Oct-Dec)
San Mateo
St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Mateo County
furniture in good condition bicycles sleeping bags holiday items medical supplies (wheelchairs, walkers, canes) vehicles Not accepted: furniture with tears, stains or particle board
Redwood City
The Salvation Army (San Mateo County stores)
clothing bicycles small appliances medical supplies (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, scooters)
San Carlos
United Cerebral Palsy Association thrift
bicycles art, office and sporting supplies small appliances car seats 5 years old or less strollers and high chairs computers Not accepted: drop-side cribs; TVs over 32 inches
Pescadero
South Coast Children's Services Pescadero Thrift Shop
jewelry CDs and records utensils and tools rugs bicycles small appliances some books
San Francisco Free pickup
Community Thrift Store
clothing and shoes furniture in good condition books working CDs and DVDs bicycles Pickup: Yes - free pickup of large furniture in San Francisco by appointment, Sunday-Thursday
Oakland Free pickup
Habitat for Humanity ReStore East Bay
furniture and office chairs in good condition newer appliances (age limits) doors, windows and cabinets lighting, flooring, tile and plumbing fixtures tools and hardware unused building materials bicycles Not accepted: damaged or non-working items; sofa beds; children's furniture; entertainment centers; used lumber; oil-based paint
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for many items (furniture, appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, lighting, tools) via online form
Oakland
Goodwill - North Oakland
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Oakland
Goodwill - Oakland MacArthur
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Berkeley
Goodwill - Berkeley
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Albany
Goodwill - Albany
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Alameda
Goodwill - Alameda
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Hayward
Goodwill - Hayward
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Livermore
Goodwill - Livermore
clothing, shoes and linens children's and maternity clothing working small electronics and small appliances housewares books toys and games bicycles and sporting goods Not accepted: pet food; medicine; non-working items
Walnut Creek
Garrett Thrift Store
clothing and shoes books furniture small appliances bicycles toys and games jewelry
Walnut Creek
Rescued Treasures
clothing, shoes, linens furniture household appliances books toys and games bicycles electronics in working order
Woodland
Big Blue Barn Thrift Store (Yolo County Central Landfill)
bicycles kids' toys sporting goods clean 2x4 and 4x4 lumber doors and screens double-paned or vinyl windows flooring Not accepted: upholstered furniture; mattresses; car seats; cribs unless fully assembled; chandeliers and ceiling fans; clothing
National and mail-in programs These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
Nationwide
Free Bikes 4 Kidz
How: Drop off at a chapter's collection event or site; check the chapter page for dates. Rules: Chapters: Atlanta GA, Delaware, Detroit MI, Maryland, Middle Georgia, Minnesota, New Mexico, Omaha NE, Phoenix AZ, Portland OR, Utah and Yakima WA. Not nationwide; accepted bike types and dates are set by each chapter. Used bikes collected at seasonal chapter drives
Nationwide
Bikes for the World
How: Bring bikes to a scheduled collection event (calendar on the site) or the Rockville, MD location. Rules: Collections are mostly in the Washington, DC region. Suggested $10 per bike donation to cover overseas shipping. A receipt is provided. Check the What We Collect page for accepted bike types. Used bicycles