We envision a world in which all materials can be used and reused at their highest potential. Since its inception in 1990, Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program has collected nearly 30 million pairs of running shoes, keeping enough shoes out of landfills to circumnavigate the planet over five times. We transform your worn out shoes into Nike Grind, a material we’ve used to create athletic and playground surfaces, turned into new products, materials and much more. This new pilot service aims to make recycling your shoes easier. Cleaning your closet, powering the next generation of athletes, and helping protect the future of sport one shoe at a time.

Drop off the filled bag at your most convenient DPD PickUp shop.

Let us know what you think about this service by answering a few questions.

FAQS

What types of shoes can I recycle? You can recycle any brand of sneaker in kids’ or adults’ sizes. At this time, we’re not able to accept sandals, dress shoes, boots, or any shoes containing metal.

How do I mail my shoes? Once your shoes are in the bag, simply follow the QR code on the bag or click here to locate your most convenient DPD PickUp Shop where you can ship it to us free of charge.

Do I have to pay for postage? No. This is a free recycling service and postage is pre-paid you simply need to drop of the sealed bag at your most convenient DPD Pick Up Shop.

What if I don't have enough shoes to fill my bag? Every shoe counts. From a single sneaker to a full bag, we’ll take however many you want to recycle.

What are you going to do with my sneakers? Nike transforms worn-out shoes and factory scrap into Nike Grind, a material we’ve used to create athletic and playground surfaces and much more. Since the early ‘90s, we’ve collected more than 30 million pairs of used athletic shoes, in addition to thousands of tons of manufacturing scrap material that is also recycled. To learn more about Nike Grind click here.