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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Got Sneakers | 6250 NW 35th Ave | Miami | Safe Disposal | Buyback Mail-in | Sneakers/running shoes only. Depending on condition, paired shoes get reused, recycled, or waste to energy (individual shoes). | |
| 7-G Recycling | 1180 Ames Ave | Milpitaas | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Got Sneakers | 6250 NW 35th Ave | Miami | Reuse | 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 | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | Accepts Northface apparel and gear only for Renewed processing. See website. Join XPLR Pass™ and when you trade in your old gear, you’ll receive a $10 credit, valid online and in stores*. | |
| Recycle Re Fashion | Oakland | Reuse | Free Mail-in | Online circularity maps for textile and shoe recycling to connect manufacturers, recyclers, waste haulers, and thrifts by textile material. | ||
| Recycle for Change | 1081 Essex Ave | Richmond | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Sole Supremacy | 5904 Newpark Plaza | Newark | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off, Buyback Mail-in | Authentic sneakers like Air Jordans, Nike, Adidas, etc. See Worn collection - buy/sell/trade. WE GO THROUGH A METICULOUS, DEEP CLEANING PROCESS WITH EACH WORN PAIR. THIS INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF DIRT, GRIME, LINT AND HAIR. WE CLEAN THE INSIDE, OUTSIDE, AND SOLES OF EVERY PAIR AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. ALL PAIRS COME IN ORIGINAL BOX UNLESS STATED. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO BE TRANSPARENT WITH ANY FLAWS TO THE SHOES OR BOX. | |
| 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. | |
| Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station | 41149 Boyce Rd. | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Free clothing & shoe donation bin | |
| EkoLinq |
4300 Black Ave #5486 |
Pleasanton | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| 7-G Recycling | 1180 Ames Ave | Milpitaas | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Contact them to find a business that hosts a drop-off bin, or hold a collection event. | |
| Paul's Shoe Repair Services | 2281 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Spee-Dee Shoe Repairs | 191 Pelton Center Way | San Leandro | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Right-Way Shoe Repair | 5479 College Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| A-1 Shoe Repair | 5409 Central Ave # 16 | Newark | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Rockridge Shoe Repair | 4641 Telegraph Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| BJ's Shoes Repair & Luggage | 414 12th St | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Chaco Sandals Repair Program | ReChacoFactory | Rockford | Repair | Mail-in for a Fee | Resole, replace certain straps (Z versions), unstick straps, shorten straps and replace buckles on Chacos sandals for a fee. | |
| Northface Outlet | 1238 Fifth St | Berkeley | Repair | Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off | Accepts Northface apparel and gear only for Renewed processing. See website. Join XPLR Pass™ and when you trade in your old gear, you’ll receive a $10 credit, valid online and in stores*. |
Curbside Service
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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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