Bikes Alternative ways to recycle Burbank Recycle Center Drop-Off Special Instructions NOTICE ON E-BIKE BATTERIES:The Burbank Recycle Center’s battery collection program does not accept e-bike batteries. After confirming your battery is on the list of accepted e-bike battery brands, please refer to Call2Recycle’s Locator to find a location that can accept your battery. The Burbank Recycle Center no longer accepts bikes for donation drop off but you can drop them off there for metal recycling. Remove the tires and then place in the Scrap Metal bin Monday through Saturday. DONATION OPTIONS: If your bike is repairable or in good working condition, consider donating it to Burbank Bike Angels, a network of volunteers that repair bikes to give away for free. Please contact them directly to arrange for bike donation drop off. [email protected] Other area options for bike donation: https://losangelesbicyclelaw.com/los-angeles-bicycle-donations/ For more ideas and information on keeping your bike out of landfill, scroll down to the Alternative Ways to Recycle section. YOUR OLD BIKE MISSES YOU–REPAIR IT! Bicycle riding is wonderful exersize, fun family activity or a great way to commute to work. Consider keeping your bicycle and just getting it back in tip top shape while supporting local repair businesses. Bike Repair Shops in Burbank Burbank Bike Shop4400 West Victory Blvd Burbank | (818) 848-6177Tune-ups, installations, adjustments, and replacements. Tires Can Be Recycled Used or worn bike tires can generally be recycled along with automotive tires. Find out how to recycle tires. There are also free recycling programs for bike inner tubes. Find out how to dispose of bike inner tubes. Alternative Ways to Recycle Donate Check out the International Bicycle Fund’s directory of community bike programs and youth-specific programs. Some organizations only accept whole, working bikes, but others will accept bikes and parts in any condition, so check before donating. Recycle Chains with Resource Revival® Resource Revival® upcycles bicycle chains into products like bottle openers, key chains, and race medals. They offer free UPS pickup for used, rust-free bicycle chains. Find out more. Upcycle with Bike Furniture Design Bike Furniture Design upcycles bicycle and motorcycle parts into furniture, and offers donors a discount on their furniture in return. Find out more. Ways to Reuse Upcycle Check out The Cottage Blog or Hometalk for ideas on how to upcycle your bicycle, including creating a hanging pot rack from a bicycle wheel.
