Sporting goods and equipment cannot usually be recycled through curbside programs. Tennis balls, snowboards, skis, soccer balls, basketballs, etc. may all be reused or upcycled through the following programs.
Cascade Engineering
5175 36th St SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512
616-975-4800
Accepts electronics, cell phones, ink jet cartridges, office supplies, books, phone books, magazines, eyeglasses, sports equipment, winter clothing for children, and business attire for women.
Green Mountain Ski Furniture
Route 100Waterbury, VT 5677
802-324-1717
Accepts snowboards and skis for reuse as unique furniture.
Mail-in program.
North Kent Connect
10075 Northland Dr NERockford, MI 49341
616-866-3478
Accepts clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, books, records, CDs, DVDs, working electronics (no TVs or computers), small working appliances (no large appliances or refrigerators), housewares, sporting goods, and toys. Please no furniture or building materials. Visit the website for a complete list of what is or is not accepted for reuse and recycling.
Play It Again Sports
616-957-0086Accepts a wide variety of used sport equipment. Please check with your local store to find out what they are currently purchasing.
Multiple locations.
Sports Gift
32565 B Golden Lantern, #190Dana Point, CA 92629
949-388-2359
Accepts soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, playground balls, baseball/softball mitts, baseballs and softballs, jump ropes, hacky sacks, frisbees, tennis rackets, tennis balls, air pumps/needles, and sports socks.
Mail-in program.