Clothes Banks

Donate or recycle shoes and footwear near you

Paired wearable or damaged shoes, boots, trainers and slippers.

Other names include boots, footwear, slippers, trainers.

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    Collection and take-back services

    Use these services if no nearby place lists shoes and footwear.

    Sue Ryder charity shopsSue Ryder shops accept selected saleable donations. Some areas offer furniture collection.TRAID clothes banksTRAID accepts clothes, shoes and accessories in a clean and wearable condition at its clothing banks. TRAID states that it has about 700 banks across London and surrounding areas, open 24 hours a day.Recycle NowUK recycling guidance with an item directory and a postcode-based recycling locator.British Heart FoundationCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.British Heart Foundation shop donationsCharity shops accept selected saleable goods. Furniture and electrical shops can also collect suitable larger items from some addresses.British Red Cross charity shopsCharity shops accept selected clothes, books, homeware and other saleable donations. Some specialist shops accept furniture and electrical goods.Recycle Now recycling locatorUK recycling guidance with an item directory and a postcode-based recycling locator.

    How to donate or recycle shoes and footwear

    Tie or band shoes together. Donate wearable pairs and use a textile bank that states it accepts damaged footwear.

    Possible recycling routes
    Clothes banks

    Prepare shoes and footwear for donation or recycling

    • Clean off mud
    • Dry the shoes
    • Tie pairs together

    What must stay out

    Keep these items separate and check the site rules before you travel.

    • Single shoes and very wet footwear can be refused
    • Do not leave bags beside a full bank
    • Some textile collections exclude heavy boots or skates

    Types of site to check

    These site types can list shoes and footwear. Each provider sets its own limits and access rules.

    • Clothes banks

      Drop-off containers for clothes, paired shoes and household textiles. The bank label states which items it accepts and which charity or company runs it.

    Related item guides

    • Clothes

      Wearable and damaged household clothing such as tops, trousers, coats and underwear.

    • Household textiles

      Clean curtains, towels, sheets, blankets and other fabric household items.

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    Questions about donating or recycling shoes and footwear

    Where can I donate or recycle shoes and footwear?
    Enter your postcode in the local finder to search clothes banks near you. Check the provider page before you travel because item lists and access rules can change.
    How should I prepare shoes and footwear for recycling?
    Tie or band shoes together. Donate wearable pairs and use a textile bank that states it accepts damaged footwear.

    Related resources

    Clothing donation guidesSort wearable clothes, prepare your donation and find a route for damaged textiles.Find another clothes bankSearch near a postcode or town and check the items listed before you travel.About Clothes Banks Near MeLearn how we source data and keep it up to date.