Annual Shoe Recycling Campaign
Keep Columbus Beautiful’s “Shoe Us the Love Again!”
[COLUMBUS, GA, November 19th, 2024] — Keep Columbus Beautiful has kicked-off our 2024
Shoe Recycling Campaign! Last year we introduced our “Shoe Us the Love” campaign, this year
we are bringing it back with “Shoe Us the Love Again!”.
“We are excited about our shoe drive," said Lisa Thomas-Cutts, Executive Director of KCBC.
"We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they can donate to us and help those
less fortunate. It’s a win-win for everyone.” This year our goal is to collect over 30,000 pairs of
shoes from now to January 25th, 2025.
Over 350 million pairs of shoes are placed in the landfill annually. Our goal is to divert shoes from
going into the landfill and repurpose them for developing countries in need. We are accepting
gently worn shoes in any size and style including slippers and flip-flops. Save your soles and
donate!
• The purpose of the Annual Shoe Recycling Campaign is to divert shoes from the landfill.
• Collected shoes will be sent to developing countries like Haiti, Central America, and
Africa, where they will be used as footwear or repurposed into new items, creating job
opportunities for individuals in developing counties.
• Collected funds are used to support KCBC projects and programs.
To donate shoes, please drop them off at the following locations:
• City Services Center – 3111 Citizens Way Columbus, GA 31906
• Columbus Civic Center - 400 4th St. Columbus, GA 31906
• Any of our Local Area Fire Stations
• Want to make a difference? Host a bin and help us collect shoes to support local
initiatives and developing countries. For more information on how to be a collection site
email kcbc1987@columbusga.org or call us (706-225-4008) for more information!