Bikes Alternative ways to recycle Bulky Item Pick Up Repair, Don’t Replace!Instead of buying new, support local businesses by having them repair and refurbish broken items. Search for bicycle repair shops in your area. Consider DonationIf the bike is still usable, please donate. Visit Athens’ Material Reuse page for ideas. Some bicycle repair stores may also know of donation opportunities in the community. Bulky Item CollectionBikes may be collected as a bulky item, please check with your city page for collection options (residential or commercial). Bulky Item collection options may vary depending on your city.To schedule a bulky item pickup place an order online or call Athens’ Customer Service Department at 888-336-6100. 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.