Shoes & Boots
Recyclable?
Blue Bins & Chutes
Other Recycling
Recommended
Other
The easiest option for good quality used shoes is to find a Cloop Life Line Bin
Only if shoes are clean and dry in good reusable condition. Shoes are not “recycled” - they are resold.
Cloop Life Line Bins
Alternative
Repair
Take your old shoes to one of the many cobblers around Singapore.
This is the most eco-friendly choice for old shoes: try extend their life by sprucing them up at the cobbler.
Repair Stalls in Hawker Centres
Alternative
Charitable Donation
Some charities and thrift shops take shoes in good condition.
Note that Soles4Souls Asia, a popular charity for donating used shoes, discontinued their operations in Singapore in 2022.
The Barn
New2U
Ten Feet Tall Shoe Bank
Soles4Souls Asia
Alternative
Other
Shoes in good condition, ie that can be resold, are welcome by some textile businesses.
Your shoes will get a second life and a small business can make a bit of money off them.
Cloop Open Wardrobe
2nd Hand Clothing Stores
Greensquare
Alternative
Freecycle / Give Away
Give them away!
Singapore Really Really Free Market
GoodHood
Olio
Carousell
Alternative
Specialised Recycling
All rubberised shoes including sports shoes, school shoes and football boots without metal studs can be sent for recycling.
Rubberized slippers and sandals without metal parts may be accepted too. The perfect place for unwearable Crocs.
Sports Shoe Bins [Ended]
Alternative
Trash
If the shoes are not wearable anymore, chuck them.
