Bike
Gearin' Up in Eckington is the DC answer, refurbishing bikes for kids and job training, but check their page first; donations were paused at last look. Phoenix Bikes in Arlington takes any condition on Saturdays, and Bikes for the World takes repairable ones for $10. A good bike sells fast on Craigslist, where the buyers are serious. A wreck goes to Fort Totten or scrap.
Last verified October 2026
Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · real listings, pulled from 130+ sources and reviewed by a person.
Drop it off · 1
Find events by searching dclibrary.libnet.info for "Fix-It DC". The catch: Coaches supply tools, NOT replacement parts.
free · You bring it · Register on Acuity via… · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- Rotating DCPL branches — 2026 examples: West End Library 2301 L St NW (Jul 15); Shepherd Park Library 7420 Georgia Ave NW (Sep 12); historically MLK Library Fab Lab 901 G St NW
- When
- Irregular, roughly monthly-ish; 2-hour sessions, weekday evenings or Saturday afternoons
Charity · 4
No DC drop sites listed.
$10 suggested donation per bike · You bring it · none · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- Warehouse 11720 Parklawn Dr, Rockville, MD 20852; drop sites at bike shops in MD/VA (e.g., Big Wheel Bikes 3119 Langston Blvd Arlington; Proteus Bicycles 9827 Rhode Island Ave College Park; Trek Alexandria)
- When
- Warehouse: check schedule; shop drop-sites: call the shop first; periodic weekend collection events
Gearin' Up Bicycles (WABA)
★ 4.7 on Google (170)AS OF THIS CHECK, bike donations are PAUSED — WABA's page says they are "temporarily unable to accept donations of bicycles" while clearing a backlog.
free · You bring it · email for large or off-hours drop · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 10 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Eckington) Map
- When
- Tue–Fri 12–7, Sat 12–6
Used bikes in any condition for youth repair program.
free · You bring it · none · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22204
- When
- Donation drop-off Saturdays 10–4 (per 2024 news report)
Accepts unbroken furniture incl. mattresses, working non-built-in appliances, clothing, housewares, bikes, books, computers, toys.
free · They come to you · varies · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Schedule online at satruck.org or by phone
Pay someone · 6
"From $39" banner is the separate Flex outdoor-pickup product.
$107–$396 · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- 7 days; same-day if booked early; 24/7 phone
123JUNK (DC-local)
★ 5.0 on Google (128)17+ years, NVAR strategic partner; "Donate, Recycle, Dispose" sequence with named local charity partners, but no diversion % published; donation "may not be possible if unsaleable, overstocked, or bad weather." Same-day not promised.
volume-based, no published figures · They come to you · 1–3 days · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8:30am–4pm
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Washington DC / Rockville)
★ 4.8 on Google (3480)Claims "up to 70%" donated/recycled in one place and ">70%" in another — inconsistent, unverifiable.
$99–$699 (1/8 to full truck) per… · They come to you · 1–3 days · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 9am–9pm; same/next-day "based on availability"
Claims "as much as 60%" of items donated or recycled — a ceiling, not an average, unverifiable.
volume-based, no published dollar… · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat–Sun 7am–8pm; online booking 24/7
Not a junk service — you pick the drop-off (charity like Goodwill/Habitat ReStore/Savers, or a transfer station).
DC averages: Lite (1 mover) ~$50,… · They come to you · same-day · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- book in-app; arrive "in under 60 minutes" or schedule up to 60 days out
Donation-first model ("hand-sort, repurpose, recycle, donate; partners with local charities"). The catch: Corporate marketing elsewhere touts donation receipts, but the DC page states no diversion % and does not mention receipts — ask for one at booking.
volume-based, no published figures · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- same-day/next-day, 2-hour arrival windows; call 15–20 min before
Give it away · 1
Post a photo, flaws, dimensions; "porch pickup, first to grab" works best; expect no-shows.
free · Not stated · hours–days · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
Who refuses bike
- SOME — REFUSES furniture, exercise equipment, TVs/radios, large appliances, computers/electronics, used Tupperware, decor, books/magazines, DVDs/CDs, games/puzzles, strollers/car seats/cribs, toys, jewelry, paint/chemicals, tools, plants, sporting goods, bikes/scooters, wheelchairs/walkers, medical equipment, pet items.
Other things to get rid of
Baby and kids' gear · Batteries, bulbs · Books · Clothes, shoes, linens · Computer, tablet · Doors, tile, lumber · Fridge, stove, AC · Mattress · Medication · Paint, chemicals · Papers to shred · Phone · Records, instruments · Sofa, chairs, table, dresser · Sports gear · Toys · TV