Bike Break Down – Recycling + Re-Use with the Durham Bike Co-op!
April 13th, 1-4 pm
The Durham Bicycle Cooperative is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) community bicycle project. We believe bicycles have the power to make our local communities a better place through sound environmental practices, a commitment to sustainable economics and social equality, involvement and outreach with our local community, and promoting cycling as a healthy fitness and wellness activity. In 2022 the Co-op accepted 1,124 bicycles as donations. 238 adult bikes were restored and sold and 330 youth bikes were restored and given away. At the Co-op bikes that cannot be repaired are stripped for parts and the metal is recycled. Volunteers will be helping to strip parts, dismantle bicycles and load the remains into an industrial sized bin to recycle the metal. Last year the Co-op recycled 10 tons of metal. By filling the bin, volunteers will recycle old bikes and clear space at the Co-op to accept new donations.
1612 Acadia St, Durham, NC 27701 (Look for the LAST driveway on the right side of the block next to the sound barrier for I85)
At the bottom of the driveway is a black bicycle with a mailbox marked 1612 and the Co-op logo where is parking is available. The Co-op’s parking area is limited so parking on Acadia St is recommended.
Participants should bring a hat, closed-toe shoes, and gloves.
The Durham Co-op will provide tools and bike stands as well as instruction on parts removal.
Volunteers must be over 14 years old.
This is a rain or shine event. If the weather conditions prohibit a specific project from taking place, we will work with you and the project host to coordinate an alternate date.
Contact your team representative for any questions leading up to the event.
For day-of questions, please contact Carole Stern. Email: contact@durhambikecoop.org | Day-Of Phone: (919) 599-6702
Learn More About the Durham Bike Co-op
Helping make biking accessible for everyone in Durham.
The Durham Bicycle Cooperative is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit community bicycle project. Bicycles have the power to make our local communities a better place through sound environmental practices, a commitment to sustainable economics and social equality, involvement and outreach with our local community, and promoting cycling as a healthy fitness and wellness activity.
Engagement Opportunities:
Bikes donated to the Co-op are carefully inspected. Bikes judged to time consuming to repair are stripped for parts. Volunteers are always needed help the Co-op by learning how to remove good parts off of donated bikes! Ask about ways to get involved during your volunteer project!
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