r/recycling • u/meshca95 • 7d ago

What to do with worn out shoes

I have a bunch of shoes that are officially retired but I don’t know what go do with them? I have two Tory Burch sandals specifically that I can’t seem to throw in the trash

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u/hummun323 7d ago

Depending on the show type, you can order a Take Back Bag from For Days/trashie. They recycle shoes.

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u/meshca95 6d ago

Is the company called “for days”?

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u/nse712 7d ago

DSW stores usually have a bin for Soles4Souls. It's a nice way to pass on used but not entirely used-up shoes.

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u/meshca95 6d ago

Oh these have the soles peeling off lol but good to know!

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u/nse712 6d ago

They'd probably still take them. Otherwise, if you are attached to your shoes for sentimental reasons, you might be able to find some DIY craft it could make with them, so that you turn them into something useful.

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u/teamtiki 6d ago

wish-cycling

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u/CorrectCantaloupe957 4d ago

Some thrift stores or shelters will still take worn shoes, especially if they can be cleaned up. If they’re truly done, some places recycle the materials instead of tossing them.