You can also try donating your used boots and braces to a neighborhood church, senior center, community center or shelter, or stop by your local Goodwill or Salvation Army chapter. There aren’t really any viable recycling options for boots and braces because they don’t contain enough metal and the contact with human skin limits the recycling markets for the plastic and fabric.

where can i donate orthopedic boots. Two national organizations will accept orthopedic supplies, including boots, braces, and slings: Samaritan’s Purse and MedShare. In both cases, you can ship materials, but you’ll need to fill out a donation form first to confirm acceptance.