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morrissey 21-02-2020 07:03 PM

Reusing reading glasses and distance glasses
 
Hi - looking for any concrete suggestions as to where spectacles can be recycled. I have accumulated many over the years and really don't want to throw them out if they can be used somewhere. Thanks.

vamosaver 22-02-2020 03:39 PM

me too!
 
Mine just broke yesterday. Would like to know as well, if you find out. 8)

zoe in the sun 23-02-2020 10:23 AM

reading glasses
 
the lions club but id imagine the frames would want to be ok ....the jack and jill take old mobile phones ...

4eyes 23-02-2020 11:13 PM

Old Glasses
 
Opticians in Cavan Town collects them and they are sent abroad. I always leave
any old ones to them.

chucken1 01-03-2020 01:15 AM

My local Specsavers have a box that takes them.
I'm sure all their shops do it.

Willow666 04-03-2020 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoe in the sun
the lions club but id imagine the frames would want to be ok ....the jack and jill take old mobile phones ...


Jack and Jills don't take old mobile phones any more, just so ya know

zoe in the sun 06-03-2020 09:06 AM

reusing reading glasses
 
unlike myself did u ever donate anything or did u look this up just trying to be a smart ass

Willow666 06-03-2020 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoe in the sun
unlike myself did u ever donate anything or did u look this up just trying to be a smart ass



Sorry Zoe, not sure if that question is for me. But if it is.... I work in a Jack and Jills shop

ricketyrat 22-04-2020 11:40 AM

Recycling Glasses
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by morrissey
Hi - looking for any concrete suggestions as to where spectacles can be recycled. I have accumulated many over the years and really don't want to throw them out if they can be used somewhere. Thanks.


Hi Morissey,
Definitely Specsavers. Each shop has a collection box. These glasses are collected, measured and re-dispensed by charities in developing countries where they are often the only glasses available to very poor people.
If you use glasses you know what that means.


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