Bicycle Recycling
According to gumtree.com the British throw away over 1.2 million bicycles every
year. A Swansea project is helping to reduce this wastage by re-cycling the
waste bikes. The Re-Cycle scheme in Swansea takes in donations of unwanted bikes
which are refurbished, repaired and supplied cheaply to low waged people, asylum
seekers and refugees.
How are bicycles processed?
A team of trained re-cycle volunteers check all bikes for safety, and make any
necessary repairs. About 90% of bikes can be rescued, and many are in mint condition.
What bikes are acceptable?
We accept bikes that can be refurbished, stripping the worst ones for spares.
We do not accept bikes if the wheel rims are rusty, or if the frame is bent.
Can you repair my bike?
We do low-cost repairs, and encourage cyclists to work on their bikes with re-cycle
tools and help from volunteer mechanics.
Work for a bike
The work-for-a-bike scheme asks you to volunteer for two days to earn a bicycle
of your choice. Please arrange this with the re-cycle manager.
Where can I make donations and pick up a bike?
Simply take your unwanted bicycles to the re-cycle workshop, or browse our showroom.
Catherine Street (alley between number 19A and the Mill Pub), off Bryn y Mor
Road, Swansea
OPEN Mondays, Tuesdays 9:30am ˆ 4.30 pm; Wednesdays 9:30am -1pm
Contact: Ian Williams, Re-Cycle
Black Environment Network,
The Environment Centre,
Pier Street, Swansea SA1 1RY
078 47 47 48 80
Fax 01792 462990
ian@ben-network.org.uk
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