Shoes

Note: Please DO NOT mail shoes to SWANCC's office.
 
Athletic Shoes:
Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program recycles worn-out athletic shoes into material used in sports surfaces and playgrounds. Learn more about the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program and school and business shoe collections. You can bring up to 10 pair of athletic shoes at a time to the following location:
Niketown
669 N Michigan Ave, Chicago
(312) 642-6363
No cleats or heels.

You can also mail your athletic shoes straight to Nike:
Grind Processing
3552 Avenue of Commerce
Memphis, TN 38125

For on-going shoe recycling:
Algonquin Township Road, District Parking Lot
(blue container in middle of lot - next to the MCCD Hollows Conservation Site)

Map
3702 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake
Questions? Contact Bob or Anna Miller at (847) 639-2700 x 6
Drop-off - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For large amounts, please bring during business hours.
Monday – Friday:  9:00 am – 4:00  pm.
Please remove laces and place loose shoes in bin (no bags).
Do not bring shoes with metal eyelets, zippers or cleats, spikes, “fashion lights” or any non-court-type athletic shoes (like sandals, heels, boots, pool shoes, soccer shoes, etc.)  
 
Shoes – All Types:
Share Your Soles
5623 W 115th St, Alsip
(708) 448-4469
shareyoursoles.org
Donates gently used shoes to people in need around the world. Check website for donation opportunities.

Shoes - Matchmaker Organizations:
This program helps people who need only one or different-sized shoes:
National Odd Shoe Exchange
POB 1120
Chandler, AZ 85244-1120
(480) 892-3484
oddshoe.org
Exchange accepts unworn shoes, boots, socks and laces. See website for mailing instructions.