Clothes banks
Where to donate or recycle shoes
Shoes you no longer wear can go to a charity shop, a clothes bank or most tips. Tie each pair together first so they stay matched.
Clothing banks
Many clothing banks take shoes in pairs.
Charity shops
Charity shops take shoes they can sell, so bring pairs in good condition.
Tips
Most tips take old shoes for recycling.
Loose shoes get separated
Recycle Now advises tying shoes together, because pairs are easily separated once donated.
Key facts
- Binmap lists 3,347 places that say they take shoes, including 105 tips.
- Another 283 places may take shoes, but they do not say so. Check before you go.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Written by Binmap using guidance from Recycle Now.
Advice from national bodies
What to do
- Tie each pair together by the laces, or with a band.
- Put them in a bag with your other donations.
Kinds of place that take it
- Clothes and textile banks
- Charity donation points
- Local recycling sites
Guides for similar items
Other kinds of place
Schemes and collection services
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