The ReCyclery, located at 610 4th St in San Rafael, has been refurbishing and reselling donated bikes since 1994 and using the income to support their powerful youth programs—Trail Rides, Earn-A-Bike, and Mobile Bike Workshops. Since their inception, they’ve prevented over 21,000 bicycles from being sent to the landfill and have taken over 40,000 Bay Area kids on trail rides in local, state, and national parks. But their devotion to the environment and the local community doesn’t stop there.
Any bicycles that aren’t lucky enough to find a local owner are donated to organizations such as Performing Stars that have used the old bikes as art pieces in the victory gardens at Bayside MLK Academy. The bike shop has even found creative uses for old inner tubes and other bicycle parts by turning them into “fidget-bands” for their more excitable students. Lastly, the Recyclery shop upcycles old boxes and flyers as packaging materials for their online store shipments. Recyclery’s inspiring efforts show they’ve taken the reduce, reuse, and recycle model to heart.
If you’re interested in supporting this truly sustainable climate role model, be sure to check them out in store at 610 4th St (yes, they’re open!) or online at https://www.tripsforkidsmarin.org/
