Get pedalling with a re-cycled bike

Your old and unwanted bicycles are needed by a local charity that works with Worcestershire County Council to help reduce waste and provides employment and training opportunities for young people at risk of not realising their full potential.

Worcester-based charity motov8 finds new owners for unwanted bicycles, saving valuable resources from ending up in landfill. Through the collection and refurbishment of the bicycles, they also provide employment and training for young people with the aim of them gaining employment.

motov8 is always looking for donations of unwanted bicycles and bicycle parts in order to carry on their work. Bicycles can be dropped off at their premises in Gregory's Mill St or collections can be arranged by appointment from anywhere in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

motov8 sells refurbished bicycles at bargain prices, with most costing less than £50.  They can also service your bicycle for a very reasonable price, keeping you peddling for longer.

Viktoria Salisbury, Senior Waste Prevention Officer, said: "We are pleased to continue working with motov8 to offer our residents an option for reusing their old bikes. motov8 can also offer residents an opportunity to purchase a refurbished bike at a very reasonable price."

Mark Badger, Managing Director of Motov8, said: "We are delighted by the continued success of our recycle programme which enables our learners to develop their practical skills whilst also helping to protect the environment and promote social enterprise. We look forward to receiving donations which will enable the continued development of this project."

Call motov8 on 01905 619068 to arrange collection or if you are looking to buy a bicycle. Spokes in Kidderminster also offer re-cycled bikes at great prices. Like motov8 they are more than happy to help. For more details on Spokes read the interview they gave to Let's Waste Less recently.