Before you dispose of your skates, consider donating them to a clothing charity or reselling them. If they are still in good and wearable condition, they are far too good to throw away and can still bring joy to other people. However, don't throw the skates in the old clothes container: the blades can potentially damage other items of clothing.
Discarded skates as a decorative item are another way to preserve them for a longer period of time. (Image source: Unsplash / Terry Matthews)
When they are no longer usable, dispose of the skates in the household waste. It's best to wrap the blades in an old rag to prevent damage. Recycling centres do not usually accept skates.