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🚲 Where to donate bikes in Virginia
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… Fairfax County, Fairfax & Falls Church (1) Leesburg, Ashburn & Loudoun County (1) Virginia Beach (4) Norfolk (4) Chesapeake (3) Portsmouth (1) Suffolk, Smithfield & Franklin (3) Hampton & Poquoson (1) Williamsburg, James City & York (1)
19 places in Virginia take bikes.
Falls Church
NVFS Thrift Shop (Northern Virginia Family Service)
clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry home decor, linens, rugs kitchen items and working small appliances small to medium furniture in excellent condition toys, games, sporting goods, bikes books, CDs, DVDs working flat-screen TVs up to 4 years old Not accepted: beds, mattresses, futons; baby equipment; large appliances; computers and printers; medical supplies, food, chemicals; pianos and large exercise equipment
Ashburn Call to confirm
Doors of Hope USA
furniture household items bicycles linens jewelry seasonal clothing
Virginia Beach Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 3605 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Virginia Beach Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 550 First Colonial Road
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Virginia Beach Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 5254 Providence Road (Fairfield Shopping Center)
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Virginia Beach Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 4717 Shore Drive
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Norfolk Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 795 Monticello Avenue
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Norfolk Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 1356 E. Little Creek Road
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Norfolk Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 6159 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Norfolk
Union Mission Ministries
new clothing and footwear new or gently used luggage new or very gently used winter coats white bed and bath linens household items and small appliances wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers bicycles Not accepted: canned goods drives (except listed kitchen staples)
Chesapeake Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 3138 Western Branch Boulevard (Poplar Hill Plaza)
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Chesapeake Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 220 N. Battlefield Boulevard
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Chesapeake Free pickup Call to confirm
CHKD Thrift Store - 1105 S. Military Highway
clothing and shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork sporting goods Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free pickup Mon-Fri, usually scheduled about a week ahead; call 757-622-5437
Portsmouth Free pickup
CHKD Thrift Store - Portsmouth
clothing shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)
Suffolk Free pickup
CHKD Thrift Store - Suffolk
clothing shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)
Smithfield Free pickup
CHKD Thrift Store - Smithfield
clothing shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)
Franklin Free pickup
CHKD Thrift Store - Franklin
clothing shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)
Hampton Free pickup
CHKD Thrift Store - Hampton
clothing shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Southside 757-622-5437)
Williamsburg Free pickup
CHKD Thrift Store - Williamsburg
clothing shoes bicycles electronics books and DVDs furniture artwork Not accepted: major appliances; vehicles
Pickup: Yes - free donation pickup Mon-Fri, scheduled about a week ahead (Williamsburg 757-874-5437)
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