Textiles recycling
How to Recycle Leather Goods & Accessories
Leather items including jackets, handbags, belts, and shoes that can be refurbished, donated, or recycled through specialized leather processing facilities.
Recyclable$2-10 per pound for leather recycling; $25-500+ for quality leather goodsUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Reuse or donate first. Leather bags, belts, and shoes are durable and wanted secondhand, and true leather recycling is limited. Donate usable items or repurpose the leather; some brands and cobblers refurbish goods, but mixed or synthetic 'leather' usually has to be trashed.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $2-10 per pound for leather recycling; $25-500+ for quality leather goods
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Clean and condition leather if possible
- 2Check for significant damage or wear