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[Closed] Where to recycle a bike in the south east?

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I have a 1995 Specialized Hardrock Sport GX and it's a mess (parts missing etc). I'd like to take it to a recycle place where they will repair it and send it to Africa or somewhere else where it will be used and enjoyed again. Does anyone know of places in the south east (Southampton or Brighton ideally) where they recycle bikes?

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Posted : 12/08/2009 10:15 am
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Tap in your postcode and do a search here :

http://www.re-cycle.org/Donate/Bike/Search


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 10:35 am
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Thanks - it says the closest is London. I don't think the Isle of Wight one is running any more. Anyone with a garage in Southampton they aren't using and want to start collecting them for these guys- [url= http://www.re-cycle.org/Donate/Bike/Where_Bike ](re-cycle)[/url]?

Could set something up and ship to them?


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 3:44 pm
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My local shop in Dorking - [url= http://www.head-for-the-hills.co.uk ]Head For The Hills[/url] - sends bike parts out to Africa via a charity. Some is used to equip health workers with transport, some is used to supply local bike shops with parts to keep bikes running. They might be able to give you pointers, or possibly take in your Speccy.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 4:03 pm
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You could sell it to me for the price of your hassle!

My friend NEEDS a new bike as his is a toys r us death trap. The wheel comes loose every few minutes and it is rusting to bits but he is refusing to get a new bike as he has had it 8 years and loves it still.

I'll fix it up for him and I can guarantee it will see another 8 years of use!

How does that sound?

Edit: based in central brighton!


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 4:06 pm
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Thanks for the tips guys.

Stevieeh I'll think about your request - you're close to me. Also, I just looked at your posts, are you still looking for a BMX? See [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-cruiser-jumper-summer-fun-1 ](advert).[/url]


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 5:15 pm
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I left mine at newlands corner near Guildord, it was recycled (stolen) within an hour or two


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 5:17 pm
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robards22 - thanks, will be in touch within a few days!


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 5:37 pm