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Sneaker Recycling

Recycle Your Sneakers With Us!

See below for drop off locations, participation guidelines and other information

 

Did you know?

  • In the US, at least 200 million pairs of shoes and sneakers end up in landfills each year
  • Shoes in landfills can take 30-40 years to decompose, all the while emitting harmful chemicals into the soil and air
  • More than 600 million people worldwide don't even own a pair of shoes

 

Recycling and reusing keeps sneakers out of landfills, reduces resource consumption and supports a healthy circular economy!

 

Image courtesy of GotSneakers

How to Participate

  • Kinesiology & Athletics Building main entrance
  • Student Recreation Center main entrance
  • Recreation & Wellness Center 1st floor lounge
  • Gutswurrak Student Activities Center south lounge
  • Jolly Giant Commons 2nd floor
  • Library main entrance
  • College Creek Community Center main entrance

We accept:

  • Reusable athletic footwear
  • Any brand, style and measurement
  • Any condition, including moderately and heavily used
  • Rubber and/or plastic cleats OK
  • Converse All-Stars and Vans canvas shoes are OK
  • OK if missing laces and insoles

We do NOT accept:

  • Non-athletic footwear
  • Dress shoes, heels, wedges
  • Sandals, flip flops, slides
  • Rain boots
  • Crocs
  • Water socks
  • No singles, pairs ONLY
  • No canvas shoes EXCEPT Converse All-Stars and Vans

 

How does the program work?
  • WRRAP is working with GotSneakers, a sneaker recycling company. WRRAP collects the recycled sneakers on campus, ships and ships them off to GotSneakers.
  • GotSneakers recirculates the sneakers in secondhand markets or recycles the athletic footwear depending on condition. Recycling includes grinding the sneakers to create new products.
  • Depending on the type and condition, WRRAP receives compensation. Any funds raised through this program go to support WRRAP's waste reduction and education mission.
What should I do with my old shoes and sandals that are not accepted?
  • If you have non-athletic footwear that you would like to recycle, we recommend finding a local charity, homeless shelter, or other organization that will accept non-athletic footwear.
If I still have questions, who do I contact?