From used eyeglasses, keys, wires and brass to pop tabs, cell phones, hearing aids and more, LIF accepts a variety of recycling donations at our office.
Click here for our online donation form.
Please see the list of items that we will accept:
- Keys
- Key Fobs
- Wire
- Desktop ink cartridges
- Brass
- Eyeglasses – No glass cases or contact lenses, please
- Sunglasses
- Pop Tabs
- Cell Phones/Smart Phones/iPhones
- Hearing Aids
- Sneakers
**We do not recycle Printer Toner or Christmas Lights**
We are asking that HEARING AID BATTERIES be donated throughout your local communities as we are aware of the need there. Some places to donate are Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Food Pantries, and Shelters.
When donating HEARING AIDS, please be sure to place them in a small box or hard-covered case so they do not get crushed or damaged. You can then place that smaller box into a larger one with other recyclable items.
We accept any type of CELL PHONE, old or new and working or broken. We do ask that you try your best to protect the screen when donating, as we prefer to receive them in the best possible condition.
Don’t forget to drop off old KEY FOBS. Place them in a separate box from any large amounts of keys so they do not get crushed.
Please keep INK CARTRIDGES in a separate sealed plastic bag as they may ruin other recyclables.
For any large donations or for items not listed, please contact the Foundation office by phone or email prior to dropping them off.
Sneaker Recycling Collections
The Lions of Illinois Foundation has teamed up with gotsneakers.com to collect used sneakers. By recycling these sneakers, we can generate funds to fuel our ongoing endeavors, including the Mobile Screening Unit and Camp Lions initiatives.
Gathering sneakers not only supports the Lions of Illinois Foundation but benefits our communities and the environment! It helps to keep sneakers out of landfills, minimizes the need to manufacture new shoes, and promotes the growth of a circular economy.
Click here to learn more about our Sneaker Recycling program.
