Used bikes from Staffordshire’s recycling centres are donated to HMP Drake Hall. Women in prison repair and restore the bikes as part of a training programme supported by Halfords. While doing this, they learn useful skills and gain qualifications.
The repaired bikes are then given to people starting jobs or training through the county council’s employment service. They are also given to schools and young people in care. This helps people travel to work or education cheaply and easily. Helmets, lights and locks are included, paid for through “Rescue Me” reuse events.
The scheme helps the environment by reducing waste and supports rehabilitation by helping people build skills, confidence and independence.
Residents can support the scheme by donating unwanted bikes at selected Staffordshire recycling centres.
Recycling centres
- Biddulph Recycling Centre
- Bilbrook Recycling Centre
- Burntwood Recycling Centre
- Burton Recycling Centre
- Cannock Recycling Centre
- Cheadle Recycling Centre
- Leek Recycling Centre
- Lichfield Recycling Centre
- Newcastle Recycling Centre
- Rugeley Recycling Centre
- Stafford Recycling Centre
- Stone Recycling Centre
- Uttoxeter Recycling Centre