Bicycle Donations
Depending on the type of bike, condition, and shop capacity, we are happy to take donations from the community. Email: bikeshop@uml.edu and send us a picture of the bike with any other relevant details (make/model/year/issues, etc.) and our team will be in touch to let you know if we are able to take your donation. We discourage the donation of department store bikes as we have a difficult time reselling these.
Ideally we prefer donations to be dropped off at our Bike Shop, 5 Lawrence Dr. Lowell, MA 01854. Depending shop staff and capacity, we may be able to pick up donations on a case-by-case basis.
We often have students come to campus looking for affordable used bikes. We fix up donated bikes to resell at an affordable price to students and the local community, increasing access to bicycling on campus and beyond.
For questions related to bicycle donations, email: bikeshop@uml.edu, or call our Bike Shop at 978-934-6797, or just bring it by the shop during operating hours!
Winter Clothing Donations
We will gladly accept your gently-used winter clothing layers, including snow pants, winter jackets (fleece jackets, down jackets, ski parkas, etc.), base layers (tops and bottoms), and mittens, gloves, and hats. Please, no cotton or partially-cotton clothes or items with broken zippers or that are otherwise damaged. These items are extremely helpful for use by our Outdoor Adventure Program participants to keep warm and dry on our winter excursions. Thank you!
Donation Incentives
When you donate a bike or winter clothes*, customers are eligible for a 20% coupon to the Bike Shop & Outdoor Center for accessories and parts. *Excludes new and used bike sales.