How to dispose of shoes and printer cartdriges

#1 21.05.2008, 21:49

Hello, I have some shoes I have to dispose of. Since I don't want to put them in the garbage (also because I guess it's not allowed), I'd like to know if there's some place in Baden, in the nearbies, or in Zurich, where I can bring them, so that they are recycled/etc...
I also have 2 consumed printer cartdriges, and since it is not advised to dispose of them by simply putting in the garbage, I'd like to know where I can find a disposal center (I haven't seen so far trash bins for this specific kind of waste on the streets)
Thanks a lot

malmostoso · #2 21.05.2008, 23:58

If the shoes are still in decent conditions, donate them for charity. You can find containers for clothes and shoes (the only one that pops up in my head it in front of the coop in wettingen, but I am sure in Baden there are some too).

As for the rest, refer to the documentation you received when you registered or simply ask the gemeinde, as you'll probably find different rules for each village.

Lynn · #3 22.05.2008, 00:05

Take printer cartdriges back to media markt...

#4 22.05.2008, 00:14

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	Take printer cartdriges back to media markt...

Office World also has a drop box for them inside of their stores, to find the store nearest you just click on the link.

Nathu · #5 22.05.2008, 00:16

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	Old clothes and shoes (but please only in usuable condition) get collected by some organisations that will distribute them in Switzerland or abroad, or they sell it in second hand shops to make some money for charity. Caritas: Some containers in the region of Luzern, main shop in Emmen, and every other Caritas shop in Switzerland will take them. In Zürich, the shop is between Bahnhof Wiedikon and Werd and has an opening where bags of clothes and shoes can be inserted 24/7. Also interested in bedclothes, tableclothes, terry cloth items and hats. Texaid: Containers and bi-annual collections off the street in most parts of Switzerland, special plastic bags are distributed by the Swiss Post. Also interested in bedclothes, tableclothes, belts, purses, pillows and blankets.

Shoes were discussed before, but printer cartridges not, as far as I know...

#6 22.05.2008, 11:10

Speaking of Caritas, does anyone know if you need a special bag to drop clothes there??

Nathu · #7 22.05.2008, 11:12

Any bag will do. (Please use one to reduce the mess in the collection spaces)

#8 22.05.2008, 11:16

	Quote:	Nathu
	Any bag will do. (Please use one to reduce the mess in the collection spaces)

Great! Thanks