CDs are often recycled into automotive parts while their cases may end up as egg cartons. Select 'full' format. Greendisc manufactures new discs made out of recycled plastic. The choice depends on the condition of your shoes. 192 Park Avenue Amherst Take route 58 north, make a left on Park Ave.
Several companies collect old shoes and grind up the rubber and fiber.
The rubber can be granulated and reused and the fiber fluff can be used for bedding, padding, or home insulation. They mix ground discarded tires and shredded worn out running shoes to make athletic playing surfaces such as playgrounds, basketball courts, and running tracks. Many of these surfaces are donated to city parks. Several companies collect old shoes for redistribution to the needy. Locally, shoes can be brought to Senior Thrift .