San Mateo County Facilities The recycling program for county employees Eye Glasses Eye glasses of all types, prescription and non-prescription, broken and working, are collected by the Lion's Club and at LensCrafter Stores for the Gift of Sight Program.

Used glasses are cleaned, repaired and labeled by prescription. The glasses are then boxed, entered into a computerized inventory system and shipped to developing countries for international optical missions. In 2003, more than 520,000 pairs of glasses were reused. You may drop your glasses off at any LensCrafter Store or send it to RecycleWorks via PONY mail to DPW 155, Attn: RecycleWorks - Glasses.