Where to Get Rid of Old Eyeglasses

You can get rid of old eyeglasses by recycling them, or donating them to organizations that refurbish and redistribute them:

Here are some specific options:

1. Donation:

Lions Club International: Many Lions Clubs collect used eyeglasses and donate them to people in need around the world.

OneSight: This organization, associated with EssilorLuxottica, provides vision care and eyeglasses to people in underserved communities.
VSP Global: VSP Global’s Eyes of Hope program collects and distributes glasses to people in need.
Pearle Vision, LensCrafters, and Walmart: These retail stores often have donation bins or programs for accepting used eyeglasses.
Local optical shops and opticians: Many optical stores have collection boxes for donated eyeglasses.
Goodwill and The Salvation Army: Some Goodwill and Salvation Army locations accept eyeglasses for donation.
ReSpectacle: This non-profit organization matches donated glasses with people in need through an online platform.

2. Recycling:

Recycle through optical retailers: Many retailers, like LensCrafters, offer recycling programs for old glasses.

Recycle through local recycling programs: Check with your local recycling center to see if they accept old glasses.

3. Other options

Donate to organizations like Lighthouse or The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Recycle Center: These organizations collect and recycle donated eyewear, providing it to those in need.
Sell or trade: If your old glasses are in good condition, you may be able to sell them or trade them for something else.

To find a donation or recycling location near you, you can:

Visit the websites of organizations like Lions Club International, OneSight, or VSP Global.
Search online for “eyeglass donation near me” or “eyeglass recycling near me”.