Help PWC keep shoes out of landfills!

It's time to give that pile of worn-out shoes the "boot"! Now through the end of 2022, help PWC save some lost "soles" from the landfill - while also raising money for conservation, citizen science, and outdoor education!

We've partnered with sneaker recycling company GotSneakers to collect athletic shoes for recycling. Simply drop off your used sneakers in the collection bin at PWC (or send them with your kid to camp) and we'll send them off to be repurposed or recycled! Even better, PWC will receive a small donation from GotSneakers for every pair in recyclable, fair, good, or excellent condition.

All conditions and brands accepted. Only athletic shoes, please. No dress shoes, heels, rain boots, sandals, slip-ons, water shoes, wedges, or work boots. Please note: we can only accept shoes in pairs.

How to find us: PWC is located in Leigh Farm Park (364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC). When you arrive, please park in the main parking lot. Walk down the paved road past the staff gate, the visitors center, and the historic farmhouse, and follow the path as it curves to the right into the woods. PWC is located in the historic cabin, just past the staff parking lot. You’ll find a blue collection bin on the front porch of the cabin!