Poor condition looks different to different folks. Tie or rubber band pairs of shoes so they stay together and donate them for possible reuse or recycling.
Shoes - Poor Condition
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.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Instant Shoe Care | 415 S Shore Center | Alameda | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Shoe repair. and restoration. deep cleaning, repair pull sting, spot repaint, high end sneakers, Uggs, heels, boots. | |
| Next Step | 902 San Pablo Ave | Albany | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Sports Basement (Berkeley) | 2727 Milvia St. | Berkeley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Model Shoe Renew | 1934 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | clogs, sneakers, dress shoes, dog damage, tevas, red wing boot, dance chose, cowboys, heel repair, shine, walking show, western boot, red bottom repair, Birkenstocks | |
| Northface Outlet | 1238 Fifth St | Berkeley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Donated shoes go into micro-enterprise programs in developing countries around the world. they are sorted and, together with our partners, we determine where they need to be sent to make the most impact. Yes, we do accept single shoes. All styles, types and sizes of shoes, as long as they are gently worn. | |
| Paul's Shoe Repair Services | 2281 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Harry's Shoe Repair | 1478 University Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Road Runner Sports (Berkeley) |
1326 Tenth St (behind REI) |
Berkeley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | running shoes/sneakers only. All heavily used and damaged footwear is recycled to reuse materials or to convert waste into new energy. | |
| Road Runner Sports (Berkeley) |
1326 Tenth St (behind REI) |
Berkeley | Safe Disposal | Free Drop-off | running shoes/sneakers only. All heavily used and damaged footwear is recycled to reuse materials or to convert waste into new energy. | |
| Maselli Brothers Shoe, Leather, Luggage Service & Repair | 7911 Brentwood Blvd | Brentwood | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Mail-in for a Fee | Replace existing heels and soles with like material. Replace soles on casual boots, shoes, Birkenstock, hiking or outdoor shoes, Rockports, Ecco, etc. Orthopedic lifts & elevations. Convert your favorite dress leather shoes to casual shoes, installing lightweight Vibram “Gumlite” soles. v | |
| Project Sole | 2156 Chenault Dr | Carrollton | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Depending on condition, redistributes or recycles rubber soles as possible | |
| Mel's Shoe Clinic | 3366 Village Dr | Castro Valley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Traverso's Work Shoe Headquarters | 6743 Dublin Blvd #26 | Dublin | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| I:CO |
I:CO Partner local store: H&M Bay Street Emeryville 5630 Bay St |
Emeryville | Recycle | Free Mail-in | Information. Logistics company for brands wanting to set up textile recycling collection in stores. More than 40 retail partners with bins in stores. | |
| DSW Stores |
DSW 43530 Christy Street |
Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donated shoes go into micro-enterprise programs in developing countries around the world. They are sorted and, together with our partners, we determine where they need to be sent to make the most impact. Yes, we do accept single shoes. All styles, types and sizes of shoes, as long as they are gently worn for reuse or they will be recycled. | |
| DSW Stores |
DSW 43530 Christy Street |
Fremont | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Donated shoes go into micro-enterprise programs in developing countries around the world. They are sorted and, together with our partners, we determine where they need to be sent to make the most impact. Yes, we do accept single shoes. All styles, types and sizes of shoes, as long as they are gently worn for reuse or they will be recycled. | |
| Shoe Stop Inc | 5255 Mowry Ave suite c | Fremont | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Free clothing & shoe donation bin | |
| The Cobblers | 22443 Foothill Blvd | Hayward | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Ku's Shoe Repair & Alterations | 31154 Mission Blvd | Hayward | Repair | Free Drop-off |
Curbside Service
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| Alameda |
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| Albany |
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| Berkeley |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
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| Dublin |
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| Emeryville |
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| Fremont |
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| Hayward |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
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| Livermore |
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| Newark |
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| Oakland |
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| Piedmont |
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| Pleasanton |
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| San Leandro |
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
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| Union City |
Unusable condition by others. ### |
