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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| Sports Basement (SF Bryant St) | 1590 Bryant St | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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. | |
| Sports Basement (SF Presidio) | 610 Old Mason St | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| TranSports | 6014 College Ave. | Oakland | Recycle | Free Drop-off | very poor condition running shoes for recycling collection | |
| Nike | 278 Post St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. Drop-off at customer service on the 5th floor. Can drop-off up to ten pairs of any brand athletic shoe at a time. Nike is unable to recycle sandals, dress shoes, boots, or shoes with metal (like cleats or spikes). | |
| 7-G Recycling | 1180 Ames Ave | Milpitaas | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Recology Recycle My Junk | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Pick-up, Pick-up for a Fee | 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. | ||
| 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). | |
| Sports Basement (SF Stonestown) |
3251 20th Ave Suite 390 |
San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| EkoLinq |
4300 Black Ave #5486 |
Pleasanton | Recycle | Free Pick-up | ||
| 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. | |
| Sports Basement (San Ramon) | 1041 Market Place | San Ramon | Recycle | Free Drop-off | ||
| Stege Shoe Repair | 460 Stege Ave | Richmond | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Kickz Premium Sneaker Cleaning Service | 23 Maine Ave | Richmond | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| 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 | ||
| The Hood Cobbler | 38th St | Oakland | Repair | Pick-up for a Fee | Specializes in sneakers. Full sole reglue, deep cleaning, touch ups, midsole repaint, un-yellowing of soles, suede deep cleaning, designer shoes deep clean, sole icing. Discount for quantity. | |
| Traverso's Work Shoe Headquarters | 12557 San Pablo Ave | Richmond | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee |
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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