I contacted a few local trophy shops but they did not accept old trophies for reuse or recycling but searching online I found a few places that do and may be useful for you too:
- Total Awards and Promotions - https://www.awardsmall.com/Trophy-Recycling_ep_46.html
They charge a fee for recycling and have a list of what they accept and what they do not. Through their program, 501c3 organizations can apply to receive FREE trophies (shipping not included).
- Lamb Awards & Engraving - https://www.lambawards.com/trophy-recycling/
They help find new homes for your very old trophies so that they avoid the landfill. They will either donate matching sets to charities in need or break the trophies down for parts.
- Teacher Supply Depot - https://eu.jacksonville.com/story/news/2020/03/07/curious-jax-heres-where-to-donate-old-trophies/112265540/
Gives free school supplies to Duval County public and charter school teachers. The nameplates are removed and new ones put on to reward students for good conduct, sports achievements or academic accomplishments. For more information, call (904) 381-7480.
- Sports Medal Recycling - http://sportsmedalrecycling.com/
A group of athletes that recycles extra, unused or no-longer-wanted road race, endurance event, sport and academic medals. Their service is FREE and open to any individuals, race directors or event organizers that wish to recycle with them.
More ideas and information:
- https://www.homedit.com/cool-ways-to-upcycle-trophies/
- Upcycle your old trophies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI4OpFpjPt0
- https://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/declutter-old-trophies.html
- https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/can-you-recycle-trophies.php
- https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-living/donate-trophies.htm
