Helmet Disposal

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Kieren Apr 2017 6:28pm, 9 Apr 2017 3,870 posts	0 Kieren I need to get a new bicycle helmet as the old one is damaged. Any tips for getting rid of the old helmet? Ideally I want to prevent re-use so will cut the straps. Just wondering if there are any companies / organisations that take them or have a use?
Night-owl Apr 2017 8:20pm, 9 Apr 2017 27,909 posts	0 Night-owl Have you tried asked bicycle shops. Dunno if they collect them to dispose like electrical places do for electrical goods
Night-owl Apr 2017 8:24pm, 9 Apr 2017 27,910 posts	0 Night-owl I googled this forum.cyclinguk.org like the ambulance idea
Night-owl Apr 2017 8:33pm, 9 Apr 2017 27,911 posts	0 Night-owl recyclethis.co.uk
Kieren Apr 2017 7:43am, 10 Apr 2017 3,876 posts	0 Kieren Hi Night Owl, good idea on bicycle shops since I will have to be shopping for a new helmet. I didn't think of that at all despite being so obvious on hindsight. I need to get these neurons firering. Bike shop might partner with the 999 services, if not, I will try them next. Years ago, I had a giro and they took them back. That doesn't seem to be a thing any more, certainly not for this crashed botranger helmet.
richmac Apr 2017 1:07pm, 10 Apr 2017 10,328 posts	0 richmac God question and one I've never considered!
Night-owl Apr 2017 1:44pm, 10 Apr 2017 27,921 posts	0 Night-owl I hadn't either Good luck with that but no big rush eh
.B. Apr 2017 2:16pm, 10 Apr 2017 30,215 posts	0 .B. Just googled and bontrager do have a crash replacement if the crash is in the first year of ownership..
.B. Apr 2017 2:17pm, 10 Apr 2017 30,216 posts	0 .B. trekbikes.com
Kieren Apr 2017 2:19pm, 10 Apr 2017 3,877 posts	0 Kieren Thanks B. I've had that helmet a while, at least 2 years. The main thing I want to avoid id someone finding and using it but also of someone had a use for it. I'll be shopping around for a new one soon. The new fitting helmets are definitely better than they used to be.