Sports & Recreation recycling
How to Recycle Golf Clubs & Equipment
Golf clubs, bags, balls, and accessories. Specialty trade-in and youth donation are the main paths.
RecyclableTrade-in credit varies widely by brand and condition; complete sets can be worth far more than scrapUpdated Jul 2026
Quick answer
Trade usable clubs at 2nd Swing, Golf Galaxy, or similar shops, or donate through First Tee (firsttee.org Next Round). Play It Again Sports and thrift take many bags and clubs. Trade-in is reuse, not material recycling; golf-ball recycling is niche.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- Trade-in credit varies widely by brand and condition; complete sets can be worth far more than scrap
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Clean clubheads, grips, and bag interiors
- 2Group clubs by type for trade-in quotes