Including boots and Wellington boots

Put new life into old favourites by getting shoes repaired where possible. There are a surprising number of shoe repair shops across the area. For local contacts check the Yellow Pages or see W: www.yell.com.

Give to charity shops if still in good condition. See CHARITY SHOPS, check the Edinburgh Charity Shop and Reuse Map on the Changeworks website or request a copy:

T:  0131 555 4010
E:  wasteenquiries@changeworks.org.uk
W:  www.changeworks.org.uk

Take to Textile Recycling Points, tied together in pairs (W: www.recycleforscotland.com). Or in Edinburgh you can recycle them from your doorstep. Just put them in the textile bag or in a plastic bag next to the blue box on collection day.