Accepted through our program
- Running shoes and athletic sneakers
- Fitness jackets and shirts
- Fitness shorts and pants
- Socks and sock liners
- Insoles and similar fitness apparel or gear
Shoe & Apparel Recycling | Better Bins
Sneaker Impact Better Bins
Give used athletic footwear and fitness apparel a better next step.
Bring eligible used shoes and fitness apparel to a participating Confluence Running location. We collect the items through the Better Bins program and send them to Sneaker Impact for sorting.
Current impact
711 pairs collected in 2026 through September.
711 pairs2026 total through September
21 pairslatest reported shipment
239 kg CO₂elatest shipment impact reported by Sneaker Impact
32 lblatest shipment landfill diversion reported by Sneaker Impact
Figures are based on shipment reporting provided to Confluence Running by Sneaker Impact.
How Better Bins works
Drop off. Collect. Sort.
Bring eligible items
Drop unwanted athletic footwear or fitness apparel into a Better Bin at a participating Confluence Running store.
We consolidate shipments
Our stores collect donated items and prepare them for shipment through the Sneaker Impact program.
Sneaker Impact evaluates them
Sneaker Impact sorts received items and determines the appropriate reuse, recycling, or repurposing pathway based on condition and program channels.
What to bring
Use the bin for the right items.
Please keep these out
- Dress shoes
- Boots
- Cleats
- High heels
- Sandals
If you are unsure about an item, ask the team at your local store before placing it in the bin.
Condition does not need to be perfect.
The point of the program is to sort items by what can happen next. A pair may be suitable for continued use, or it may be near the end of its usable life and better suited to another diversion pathway. Bring eligible items clean and dry when practical.
Where to donate
Drop off at your local Confluence Running community.
Binghamton / Johnson CityCorningHudson Valley / MiddletownNorth Country / WatertownLake Placid / Ruthie's Run
Lake Placid customers can also visit Lake Placid Running & Triathlon Company.
Latest shipment
21 more pairs moved through the program in September 2026.
Sneaker Impact reported the latest shipment as 15 good sneakers, 2 casual/mixed pairs, and 4 end-of-life pairs. That shipment brought our 2026 total to 711 collected pairs.
Learn more
Our sustainability hub
See current totals, the bigger program flow, and sustainability-related resources across Confluence Running.
Explore sustainability →How the partnership started
Read the story behind bringing Sneaker Impact Better Bins into Confluence Running stores.
Read the partnership story →Follow the Journey
