Abandoned Bicycle Identification, Removal and Disposal Process

• Abandoned bicycles are identified by trained staff using pre-established criteria:
  • Flat tires
  • Visible rust
  • Signs of prolonged exposure
    • Sun bleaching
    • Cracked plastic/vinyl
    • Deteriorated grips or saddles
  • Vegetation or moss growth
  • Broken, bent or damaged frame or parts
  • Missing parts
• Bikes are tagged as abandoned one week before removal
  • If you find a tag on your bike simply remove the tag to show your bike is not abandoned
• Bikes with tags still intact are removed from racks by UF Bikes and TAPS staff
  • If your bike has gone missing, please contact UF Bikes at info@bikes.ufl.edu and provide as much of the following information as possible to see if your bike has been collected:
    • Make
    • Model
    • Color
    • Serial Number
    • Specific Identifiable Features
    • Bike Condition
    • Photograph
• Owners of bikes registered with UPD are contacted and requested to claim their property
  • Thirty day window starts after notifications are sent
• Removed bikes are stored at UF Surplus for 30 days before being cleared for public auction