Eyeglass Collection

Welcome to the Idaho Lions Eyeglasses and Hearing Aid Collection Program, proudly supported by the Colorado Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (COLERC). Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals in need by collecting and recycling used eyeglasses and hearing aids.

 How It Works

 Many individuals around the world struggle with vision and hearing impairments due to lack of access to proper eye care and hearing aids. By donating your used eyeglasses and hearing aids, you can help enhance their quality of life.

 1. Collection: We collaborate with local businesses, schools, optical shops, libraries, places of worship, and community centers to set up collection boxes for eyeglasses and hearing aids. You can drop off your used items at any of these locations. See below.

 2. Processing: The collected items are sorted by the Idaho Springs Lions and then sent to the Colorado Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (COLERC) for processing. At COLERC, the eyeglasses are cleaned, sorted by prescription, and prepared for distribution. Hearing aids are similarly cleaned and refurbished to ensure they can be used again.

3. Distribution: The recycled eyeglasses and hearing aids are distributed to various organizations that provide eye and hearing care services to those in need, both in the U.S. and around the world.

Get Involved

 You can support the Idaho Lions Eyeglasses and Hearing Aid Collection Program in several ways:

 - Donate Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids: Drop off your used eyeglasses and hearing aids at any of our collection locations listed below.

- Host a Collection Box: Partner with us by hosting a collection box for eyeglasses and hearing aids at your business or organization.

 Contact Us

 For more information about the Idaho Lions Eyeglasses and Hearing Aid Collection Program, please visit our website at www.islions.org or contact us at (720) 608-1140.

 Together, we can make a difference and help bring the gift of sight and hearing to those in need.

If you have either used eyeglasses or hearing aids, please drop them off in one of our collection boxes (below).

Collection Box Locations:

1.   Idaho Spring Library      219 14th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 

2.   Georgetown Library 605 6th St, Georgetown, CO 80444

3.   Idaho Spring Elks Lodge 607 1600 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 

4.   Clear Creek Rec Ctr – Idaho Springs 98 12th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 

5.   Dr. Norton – Veterinarian 1209 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

6.   Lodge Casino 240 Main Street, Black Hawk, CO 80422