Donate Bikes, Parts, and More

The Boise Bicycle Project operates as a bike shop and recycling center powered by community donations. Donations are what keep our shop rolling, and help us build a more connected, empowered, and bike-friendly community.

Drop-Off Hours

Wednesday - Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM

Please don’t leave donations outside after hours. Unattended donations create hazards and slow down our processing. We kindly ask you to only donate during open hours!

Where to Donate

1027 S Lusk Street, Boise, ID 83706

Donations are accepted at our warehouse entrance, located around the back of the building in the alley. Look for our signage - we’ll be there to help! See the map below to view our alley!

Donation Prep

To help out our processes, we ask that you clean visible dirt and debris from your bikes and/or parts. A quick rinse or wipe-down make a big difference!

What to donate

  • All bikes: kids, adults, road, mountain, BMX, tandem - you name it!

  • Bike parts and tools (in any condition)

  • Good-condition accessories: pumps, lights, locks, baskets

  • Clean old t-shirts and dish towels (we turn them into shop rags!)

  • Bike boxes (for shipping!)

  • Financial donations & wishlist items

What Not to donate

  • Scooters or motorized items

  • Helmets (for liability reasons)

  • Exercise equipment or bike trainers

  • Jogging strollers

  • Car racks or trailers that are missing key parts - we may refuse them if we don’t have the space

  • As a general rule, we accept bicycles and bike-related items that help support our mission

Financial donations made to BBP support our programs and our general operating fund. Every $100 donation can provide a bicycle to a child or teen so that they can get to school, work, social events, and beyond.

While we host several specific fundraisers per year, we are not able to achieve our mission annually without general donations made throughout the calendar year. Your gift to BBP truly does make a difference!

Make a Financial Donation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Unfortunately, we are not available to facilitate donation pick-ups at this time. We appreciate your understanding!

  • Absolutely! We provide tax receipts at the time of your donation. Please ask if you are seeking one.

  • Most of the time - yes! We are grateful for donations. If we are short on space or capacity to intake donations, we may have to turn items away. Staff will help assess and offer alternatives if needed.