Tanger Outlets Charleston Hosts Sneaker Recycling Program for Earth Day

Shoppers can donate used shoes to receive discounts at select stores.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:55pm

A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeated pattern of a single iconic sneaker shape in vibrant neon hues, conceptually representing the recycling of everyday consumer goods.Tanger Outlets Charleston's sneaker recycling program encourages the community to donate used shoes and receive retail discounts in return.Charleston Today

In celebration of Earth Day, Tanger Outlets Charleston is encouraging the community to donate their used sneakers of any type, size, or condition throughout April as part of a new recycling program. Shoppers who donate two pairs of shoes at the Center Court on April 17-18 from noon to 3 p.m. will receive a 20% discount offer on brands like Under Armour, Old Navy, and Skechers. The collected sneakers will be recycled through Tanger's partnership with Sneaker Impact, transforming them into rubber material for future soft play surfaces and other usable products.

Why it matters

This initiative furthers Tanger Outlets Charleston's commitment to sustainability by providing an easy way for the community to recycle their old sneakers and receive a retail incentive in return. It also raises awareness about the importance of reducing waste and finding new uses for discarded items.

The details

Tanger Outlets Charleston is hosting a sneaker recycling program throughout the month of April in celebration of Earth Day. Shoppers can donate two pairs of used sneakers of any type, size, or condition at the Center Court on April 17-18 from noon to 3 p.m. In exchange, they will receive a 20% discount offer on select brands like Under Armour, Old Navy, and Skechers. The collected sneakers will be recycled through Tanger's partnership with Sneaker Impact, which will transform them into rubber material for future soft play surfaces and other usable products.

  • The sneaker recycling program runs throughout the month of April.
  • Shoppers can donate sneakers at the Center Court on April 17-18 from noon to 3 p.m.

The players

Tanger Outlets Charleston

A shopping center located in Charleston, South Carolina that is hosting a sneaker recycling program in celebration of Earth Day.

Sneaker Impact

A partner organization that will be transforming the collected sneakers into rubber material for future soft play surfaces and other usable products.

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What’s next

Tanger Outlets Charleston will continue to collect sneaker donations throughout the month of April, culminating in the in-person donation event on April 17-18.

The takeaway

Tanger Outlets Charleston's sneaker recycling program provides a convenient way for the community to reduce waste and support sustainability efforts, while also offering a retail incentive to encourage participation.