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Recycle a Bicycle is a partnership between the City of Meridian’s Solid Waste Advisory Commission and Republic Services. Working together, they refurbish donated bicycles for those in need of a working bike. In April, residents* may request a free bicycle for themselves and family members through the City’s online request form.
In addition, community members can visit the Recycle a Bicycle booth at the Meridian Parks and Recreation’ Explore Outdoors Bicycle Bonanza event to try out and bring home available, free refurbished bikes.
*While all community members are eligible, Meridian residents are given priority.
The 2026 online request form is open from April 13th (9 AM) to May 1st (2 PM) or until supplies last.
Event: Explore Outdoors Bicycle Bonanza
Location: Discovery Park (2121 E Lake Hazel Road, Meridian) | near the Bike Park
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Time: 10 AM to 2 PM
How to Request a Bicycle
Anyone can request a bicycle for themselves and for family members. There is a limited number of bikes; priority will be given to Meridian residents as this is a Meridian-based program. To be placed on the list to request a free refurbished bicycle, click the "Request Form" button at the top of the page.
How to Pick Up a Bicycle
There are two ways to take part in getting a free bicycle.
- Complete the online request form above. Details on pickup dates, times, and location are displayed on the form.
- The second way is during the City of Meridian Parks and Recreation’s Explore Outdoors Bicycle Bonanza. The Recycle a Bicycle Program will have a booth where volunteers will have bikes out to demo and take home. Bike availability at this event is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How to Donate a Bicycle
Anyone can donate a bike to the program. Please bring all working and non-working bikes to the Meridian Transfer Station (2130 W Franklin Rd.). Enter the office parking lot, and place bikes into the container labeled "Bike Donations." Donation hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
About Recycle a Bicycle Program
The Recycle a Bicycle Program started in 2017 at Republic Services’ Meridian Transfer Station (MTS) in an effort to recirculate refurbished bikes back into the community. Republic Services has containers at the MTS where the public can drop off no longer wanted bikes. Volunteers from Meridian’s residential community and the Solid Waste Advisory Commission sort through all the donated bicycles and either repair the usable bikes or recycle the ones that are too damaged. The Program has worked with several other donation groups, including the Boise Bicycle Project. In addition, the Program works with homeless shelters, veteran groups, Caldwell Housing Authority, and other organizations to help connect bikes to individuals and families in need.
How to Contact the Recycle a Bicycle Program
If you have inquiries about how the Program works, how to get involved, or if you represent an organization that is in need of bicycles, please email Rachele Klein with Republic Services at [email protected].