Drop-Off Locations

Some groups have offered to act as drop-offs for the program for individuals or families who may have a few shoes they would like to drop off to be recycled. Please scroll down the list to find a location nearest you. Seasonal sites (those who collect for only a portion of the year) will be listed first with the dates they are collecting, followed by a list of our year-round Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off locations that collect all year round. Please drop off your shoes during operating/business hours. Be sure to "match-up" pairs by tying the laces together. If there are no laces, use large rubber bands or zip-ties to hold them together.

If you have more than 15-20 pairs of shoes, please contact SWALCO. These locations are not for large shoe collections. If you wish to collect shoes or have a large number of them, we would love to have you join us, but please contact us to arrange a special drop-off at the SWALCO office or register and participate through our program. We can also provide some supplies and materials to help make your collection an even more fun and worthwhile experience.

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Year-Round Drop-Off Locations

The year-round sites listed below are open during business/operating hours unless otherwise indicated. 

Location
Availability
Antioch
Barrington
Beach Park
Carol Stream
Deerfield
Fox Lake
Gages Lake
Grayslake
Gurnee
Hainesville
Highland Park
Highwood
Hoffman Estates
Lake Bluff
Lake Forest
  • Lake Forest Compost & Recycling Center
    • For Lake Forest residents only
    • 1381 Kennedy Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    • Summer (Mar 15-Nov 30): Open Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Closed Monday through Friday
    • Winter (Dec 1-Mar 14): Open Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Closed Sunday through Friday
Lake Zurich
Libertyville
Lincolnshire
Lindenhurst
Lisle
Mundelein
North Barrington
Park Ridge
Port Barrington
Round Lake
Round Lake Park
St. Charles
Tower Lakes
Vernon Hills
Volo
Wauconda
Waukegan
Zion