Textile, plastic, rubber
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Make sure the shoes are clean and dry before placing them in the used clothes container.
Altkleidercontainer (used clothes container)Why
- Shoes are mostly made of textile and do not belong in the Restmüll (general waste bin) or Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
- They are given to used clothes collections or special shoe collection points.
- This way, they can be reused or recycled.
Some local authorities only accept shoes in the used clothes container, while others have their own shoe collection points.
varies by local authorityBefore you throw it away
- Remove coarse dirt from shoes
- Remove laces if desired
What you can make from it
Plant pot
- Fill clean shoes with soil
- Add plants or seeds
- Place as decoration in the garden or on the terrace
Shoe rack
- Glue or screw shoes together
- Use a wooden board as the base
- Use as a shelf for small items