TreadLightly

Snapshot

Multiple locations

Drop-off

REcycle

Contact details

1300 467 106

treadlightly@asga.com.au

https://treadlightly.asga.com.au/

TreadLightly is an Australian national recycling initiative focused on collecting and recycling unwanted sports and active lifestyle footwear, as well as sports balls, to reduce landfill waste. The recycled materials are transformed into products like gym flooring, playground surfaces, and anti-fatigue mats. TreadLightly partners with leading sports brands and retailers to provide accessible drop-off points across the country, promoting a circular economy and encouraging sustainable practices among Australians. This initiative is powered by the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA) and recycler Save Our Soles (SOS).

Accepted items

Sports Footwear: All types of sports and active lifestyle shoes, including running shoes, sneakers, football boots, golf shoes, leather sports shoes, formal leather school shoes, hiking boots, thongs and slides. Inflatable Sports Balls: Such as basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, netballs, volleyballs, and tennis balls.

Condition of items

Usable and unusable

Helpful tips

Please place in the designated recycling units at the drop off location. Sports shoes: Please tie laces together to keep pairs together. Maximum of 5 pairs per person. Balls: All inflatable sports balls accepted; clean before donation.

How to get items to us

For sports shoes, TreadLighty has 900+ active collection sites across Australia. Find a collection location via the link below.

See Taker's website for details

For sports balls, TreadLighty has 140+ active collection sites across Australia. Find a collection location via the link below.