Please email photos and details of what you'd like to donate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If we need it (which we likely will), we'll let you know when you can drop it off.
SVBE will gladly accept and refurbish most bikes to benefit those who need transportation or sell them in our shop to cover operating costs.
We are happy to accept your donation of complete bicycles, bicycle parts, or bicycle accessories. Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is a Section 501c(3) non-profit organization, so your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. (Donation receipt available upon request.) Please email us a photo(s) of what you'd like to donate, and we'll give you details of drop-off times and procedures.
Are you debating on whether you should fix up that old bike? Your tax-deductible bike donation often makes more financial sense than spending hundreds of dollars on repair work and parts. When you drop off your donation, consider buying one of our nice, ready-to-ride refurbished bikes.
Most donated bikes are refurbished and then donated to our partner charities, which use them to provide safe and reliable transportation for their clients. We also sell some bikes to fund our repair parts and operations.
Donation Guidelines
We accept bikes of all types and sizes, from tricycles to full-sized adult bicycles. Flat tires and broken or missing parts are no problem, as we have an extensive repair inventory. Our volunteer mechanics can fix almost anything; however, we don't restore paint and we can't reverse corrosion. We do not accept budget department store kids' or adult bikes, because replacement parts for these bikes are too difficult for our volunteers to find and service.
Before donating your bike, ask yourself:
- Could an experienced mechanic make this bike functional and safe in one hour or less?
- Is the bike substantially free of rust and corrosion?
- Is the bike clean enough to offer it as a gift without embarrassment?
If the answers are all "yes" then we'll gladly accept the bike donation. Please clean up your bike before donating it so we can focus on repairs and
Each bicycle costs about $50 and requires several volunteer hours to repair and distribute. A monetary donation to cover these costs is appreciated and will keep the cycle going. You're also welcome to stay and volunteer when donating a bike. You'll learn mechanic skills while having fun and giving back.
While we donate most of our bikes to those needing transportation, racing, vintage or mountain bikes are gladly accepted and could help us fund our refurbishing of many additional bikes for our partner nonprofits.
We do not accept used helmets or cycling shorts. Local organizations such as Sports Basement or your local thrift shop may accept these items.
For valuable, high-end donations, we can arrange a pick-up.
Where and When to Donate Your Bike
Please contact us with a picture and any details about your bike donation. We'll likely take it and give you details of drop-off times. We do not typically do pick-ups, but for large collections or high-value items, we may.
Contact Us
Contact us if you have any questions regarding your donation.
