Best method for getting rid of old shoes?

Jen · **Posted: 20-08-2008 , 04:38 PM** #1

Hi,
I know leather takes a long time to break down, so I don't really like throwing out old shoes.

However, I've a bag full - those without holes - with some life in them, I can pass on. However, what about those whose soles have holes in them. Does anyone know if there a recommended way of getting rid of them?

Thanks,
Jen

BERTYBOY3311 · **Posted: 20-08-2008 , 04:51 PM** #2

Some tyre outlets have their tures collected where they are shreaded and turned into filling for the base of new roads! I have approached my local tyre man and put old shoes into the tyres and these too are shreaded and turned into road filling!
I do admit though that I know him very well and if I didnt he might not be so willing to let me do that as he is charged for this service!

Hope this helps!
Kind Regards
Bertyboy3311

Chris P · **Posted: 20-08-2008 , 05:03 PM** #3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jen

Hi,
I know leather takes a long time to break down, so I don't really like throwing out old shoes.

However, I've a bag full - those without holes - with some life in them, I can pass on. However, what about those whose soles have holes in them. Does anyone know if there a recommended way of getting rid of them?

Thanks,
Jen

Hi Jen,

The following recycling centres in Dublin accept non-reusable shoes:

Ballymount Recycling Centre
Dublin 12, Ballymount Lane Ballymount Industrial Estate

Ballyogan Recycling Park
Dublin 18, Ballyogan Rd, Carrickmines, D 18

Coolmine Recycling Centre
Dublin 15, Coolmine Industrial Estate

Estuary Recycling Centre
Swords, Seatown East, Swords, Co Dublin

Ringsend Recycling Centre
Dublin 4, Pigeon House Road, Dublin 4

Shamrock Terrace Recycling Centre
Dublin 3, North Strand Rd, Shamrock Tce, Dublin 3

Also, a similar query to your own appeared on the following site a while ago. Suggestions included nailing old shoes to a wall and using them for tool-storage!

http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/2006051...0%A6-old-shoes

Regards
Chris P
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Jen · **Posted: 20-08-2008 , 05:06 PM** #4

Wow - super

Thanks both of you.

I'll get rid of them appropriately.

Thanks again,
Jen

Stuarty · **Posted: 20-08-2008 , 05:06 PM** #5

i dont recommend any shoe brand over another, but i know that when we shop in clarks, they have a bin there for old shoes for a charity (i'm not sure which charity). We use it mainly for kids shoes, its like the boxes of old eyeglasses that are given to charity from the opticians...

cathy · **Posted: 20-08-2008 , 06:02 PM** #6

Worn again do a range of shoes made out of recycled material.
cathy

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	Posted: 20-08-2008 , 04:38 PM #1
Jen Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chapelizod, D20 Posts: 93	Best method for getting rid of old shoes? Hi, I know leather takes a long time to break down, so I don't really like throwing out old shoes. However, I've a bag full - those without holes - with some life in them, I can pass on. However, what about those whose soles have holes in them. Does anyone know if there a recommended way of getting rid of them? Thanks, Jen

	Posted: 20-08-2008 , 04:51 PM #2
BERTYBOY3311 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carlow Posts: 198	old shoes Some tyre outlets have their tures collected where they are shreaded and turned into filling for the base of new roads! I have approached my local tyre man and put old shoes into the tyres and these too are shreaded and turned into road filling! I do admit though that I know him very well and if I didnt he might not be so willing to let me do that as he is charged for this service! Hope this helps! Kind Regards Bertyboy3311

	Posted: 20-08-2008 , 05:06 PM #4
Jen Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chapelizod, D20 Posts: 93	shoes Wow - super Thanks both of you. I'll get rid of them appropriately. Thanks again, Jen

	Posted: 20-08-2008 , 05:06 PM #5
Stuarty Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North County Dublin Posts: 426	Charity i dont recommend any shoe brand over another, but i know that when we shop in clarks, they have a bin there for old shoes for a charity (i'm not sure which charity). We use it mainly for kids shoes, its like the boxes of old eyeglasses that are given to charity from the opticians...

	Posted: 20-08-2008 , 06:02 PM #6
cathy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Posts: 450	Worn again do a range of shoes made out of recycled material. cathy