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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| On The Run | 1310 Ninth Ave. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | On The Run can only accept a small quantity of gently used athletic or walking shoes as there is a space constraint in the store. The shoes will eventually be donated to charities. | |
| Recology Recycle My Junk | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Pick-up, Paid Pick-up | SF Residents: A free appointment to pick up dry textiles does not count toward your one free bulky item pickup per year. SF Businesses: Appointments must be scheduled to collect all dry textiles from your business. Clearly label your boxes or bags \"Textiles\" so crews can keep these items separate from other boxed or bagged small items. | ||
| EkoLinq |
4300 Black Ave #5486 |
Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Pick-up | ||
| 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. | |
| 7-G Recycling | 1180 Ames Ave | Milpitaas | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Contact them to find a business that hosts a drop-off bin, or hold a collection event. | |
| Tri-CED Community Recycling | 33377 Western Ave. | Union City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing. | |
| Nike Factory Store - Livermore Valley Paragon Outlets |
3202 Paragon Outlets Drive Suite 3202 |
Livermore | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Accepts all brands of althletic shoes. Can drop-off ten pairs at a time at customer service. | |
| Zara (Walnut Creek) | 1275 Broadway Plaza | Walnut Creek | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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. | |
| Nike Clearance Store - San Leandro |
1275 Marina Dr (Drop-off Bin inside Nike Clearance Store) |
San Leandro | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Nike Reuse-A-Shoe collection. Accepts all brands of althletic shoes. Can drop-off ten pairs at a time at customer service. | |
| 7-G Recycling | 1180 Ames Ave | Milpitaas | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Sports Basement (Berkeley) | 2727 Milvia St. | Berkeley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Got Sneakers | 6250 NW 35th Ave | Miami | Recycle | Buyback Mail-in | Sneakers/running shoes only. Depending on condition, paired shoes get reused, recycled, or waste to energy (individual shoes). | |
| 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. | |
| Montclair Shoe Repair | 6112 La Salle Ave # 4 | Oakland | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Next Step | 902 San Pablo Ave | Albany | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Red Wing Shoe Repair |
Red Wing Store - San Leandro 699 Lewelling Blvd; #156 |
San Leandro | Repair | Paid Drop-off, Paid Mail-in | Red Wing Shoe repair and shoe care products (online). Fee for repairs & products (like boot bumpers, tuff toes, leather care oils & cleaners). Shipping free if drop at a store or w/ $50 repair order minimum. | |
| Birkenstock Shoe Repair Locator |
100 Wood Hollow Drive Headquarters |
Novato | Repair | Free Mail-in | Use online tool to find shoe repair shops that specialize in Birkenstocks. Repairs will be for a fee. | |
| Nick's Shoe Repair | 747 23rd St | Richmond | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Paul's Shoe Repair Services | 2281 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Paid 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 |
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