Shoes for donation should be in good condition for reuse. Consider bringing shoes to a local cobbler to transform your shoes through stretching, cleaning, resoling, polish, and strap/buckle repair/replacement to bring you joy once more. Tie or rubber band pairs of shoes so they stay together.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| All Things Vintage | 3506 Woodruff Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Vintage | |
| Telegraph Ministry Center | 5316 Telegraph Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Babies to adults | |
| Hello Vintage | 5488 College Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Vintage | |
| Goodwill Outlet (Oakland) | 1301 30th Ave | Oakland | Reuse | On-site for a Fee | Clearance center sales open to the public. No donations accepted at this location. | |
| Urban Furniture & Urban Boutique (3241 Grand Ave.) | 3237 Grand Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Quality shoes & boots. | |
| Fruitvale Shoe Repair | 1465 Fruitvale Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Wardrobe for Opportunity | 570 14th St., Ste 5 | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Professional attire only | |
| Bananas |
5232 Claremont Ave Parking lot in rear |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Infant to Kids size 2 | |
| Fluid Professional Organizing Services | Oakland | Reuse | Pick-up for a Fee | Provides donation pick up and redistribution to partner non-profits in addition to professional organizing services. | ||
| Olive's Closet Thrift Store (Harbor House Ministries) | 1811 11th Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Infant to teens, girls & boys. For Thrift Store. Please note that we only accept clothing in good condition (no rips, stains, or missing pieces) and we do not accept adult clothing or any household items including used toys or baby gear. | |
| Western Service Workers Union | 166 7th St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Good condition/quality | |
| Shoe Clinic | 3945 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Artthaus Center) |
2744 E. 11th Street Suite H01 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Infant to Kids size 2 | |
| Wardrobe for Opportunity (Mountain Blvd.) |
2023 Mountain Blvd (at Bank of the West) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Professional attire only | |
| Family Bridges | 168 11th St | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Women's shoes (walking, comfort, slip-on) | |
| BJ's Shoes Repair & Luggage | 414 12th St | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Rockridge Shoe Repair | 4641 Telegraph Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Including Birkenstock resoling | |
| Wardrobe for Opportunity (Broadway) |
2127 Broadway (at Bank of the West) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Professional attire only | |
| Salvation Army Donation Dropbox (2750 Alicia St.) | 2750 Alicia St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Accepts all brands of clothing, shoes, bags, and other accessories in any condition. | |
| The Hood Cobbler | 38th St | Oakland | Repair | Pick-up for a Fee | Specializes in sneakers |
Curbside Service
| Bulky Pickup | Special Action | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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| Berkeley | ||||
| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details. Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart. ### |
Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details. ### |
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| Dublin |
Textile Collection Program AVI collects clean & dry textiles quarterly first full week of Jul, Oct, Jan and Apr in clear plastic bags from residents (SF & MF). Schedule collection at 925-479-9545 at least 7 days out. ### |
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