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EYE GLASS RECYCLING

Lions help to conserve sight by providing usable eyeglasses to children and adults throughout the world. Donated eyeglasses can help millions to experience corrected vision for the first time, enabling them to read, attend school, gain employment and take care of their families. Eyeglass recycling is one of the Lions' most popular activities. Although the program was officially adopted by the association in 1994, Lions have been collecting glasses for more than 80 years. There are sixteen collection centers throughout the world. Glasses are tested for prescription, sorted, packaged and made available to medical teams for distribution in foreign countries

EYE GLASS COLLECTION

The North Raleigh Lions Club collects eyeglasses at several locations in the Raleigh area. Please contact Lion Bob Fehling at 845-464-1258 or fehlfam2@gmail.com with specific questions.

In addition, we collect eyeglasses at the Lions booth in the Commercial Building at the North Carolina State Fair in October.

North Raleigh Lions Club

Eye Glasses Collection Box Locations

AMERICA'S BEST CONTACTS & EYEGLASSES
Plantation Pointe
6451 Triangle Plantation Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27616
americasbest.com
919-322-3277

BRIER CREEK VISION CARE
10207 Cerny St., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27617
Phone: 919-361- 2299

EYE INSTITUTE
8511 Colonnade Center Dr., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27615
www.youreyeinstitute.com
919-977-0303

EYEDEALS OPTOMETRY
6617 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-676-1300

EYEMART EXRESS
5501 Capital Blvd., Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27616
919-651-4964

FUSION EYE CARE CENTER
6400 Creedmoor Rd., Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27613
919-977-7480

MCLEAN EYECARE CENTER
4400 Falls of Neuse Rd., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-747-9589

MYEYEDR - BRIER CREEK
8231 Brier Creek Pkwy
Raleigh, NC
919-863-5032

NORTH RALEIGH FAMILY EYECARE
10224 Durant Road, Suite101
Raleigh, NC 27615
https://www.northraleighfamilyeyecare.com
919-870-6116

RENAISSANCE FUNERAL HOME
7615 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27615
www.RFHR.com
Phone: 919-866-1866

VILLAGE EYE CARE
1018 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, NC
919-828-2078

WALMART SUPERCENTER
10050 Glenwood Ave.
Briar Creek
919-596-5790

WALMART SUPERCENTER
1725 NEW HOPE CHURCH ROAD
RALEIGH 27609
919-850-9462

WESTOVER BARBER SHOP
5216 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC
919-219-6983

Recycling Programs

Lions fulfill the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle environmental message by reducing landfill debris through reuse or recycling.

The North Raleigh Lions are taking the Pledge to Recycle

Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community and the environment.

Benefits of Recycling

Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators;
Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals;
Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to collect new raw materials;
Saves energy;
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change;
Helps sustain the environment for future generations;
Helps create new well-paying jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United State

Used Eyeglasses

The collection of eyeglasses for recycling is an on‐going, year‐round program involving Lions throughout North Carolina. Reusable plastic frame glasses are sent to a Lions Recycling Center where they are cleaned, tested, classified and sent abroad to medical missions and welfare agencies for redistribution. Metal frame glasses and scrap metal are sold to a refinery and the redeemed cash is used to help fund the needs of the visually impaired.

Hearing Aids

Lions accept donations of old hearing aids. Any make or model, regardless of age, can be donated. The donated hearing aids are sold for salvage value and the proceeds are used to support the deaf blind retreat held at Camp Dogwood each year.

Magnifiers and Low Vision Aids

In partnership with the NC Assistive Technology Program the Lions are promoting the donation of used magnification devices. These items will be loaned for as long as needed, free of charge, to any individual who could benefit from such devices due to low vision.

Campbell Soup Products

Lions accept the donation of Campbell Soup Labels, along with Pepperidge Farm bread, cookies, and Goldfish, V-8 Splash Juice, Franco American gravies and spaghetti sauces, Swanson’s broth and poultry and foodservice products These labels are given to North Carolina schools for the deaf. The schools exchange the labels for computer programs and other equipment, which are used in their programs for the deaf students.

Cell Phones

Lions accept donations of old cell phones. Any make or model, regardless of age, can be donated. The donated phones are sold for salvage value and the proceeds are used to support the programs and services of the Lions.

Inkjet and Laser Cartridges

Lions accept donations of inkjet and laser cartridges. Any model or vendor will be accepted. The donated items are sold for salvage value and the proceeds are used to support the programs and services of the Lions.