ACUA hosts "bike recycling" events during the year to keep used bikes out of the waste stream, saving landfill space and getting them into the hands of people who can use them.
In the past, ACUA has worked with Pedals for Progress, a non profit founded by former Peace Corps member Dave Schweidenback whose organization works with people and communities in need overseas, providing cheap, non-polluting transportation to get to jobs, markets, customers, and schools.
Since 2011, ACUA has been working with a local resident who collects and refurbishes bikes which are donated to local kids through St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in Atlantic City. Collections are held in the spring and fall and dates will be posted here. If you cannot wait for a collection, you can contact the church to arrange to deliver your bike.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
1409 Pacific Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-1040
Next collection: Saturday, September 21, 2013
9 am to 12 noon at ACUA
6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Check back for details or contact 2wheelers4tots@gmail.com
Thrift stores and other charities offer additional options for "recycling" your bike! As a last resort, bikes can be disposed of as metals at the ACUA.