Your support makes a big difference! Whether you’re an individual or a business, there are many ways to contribute and help reduce textile waste while supporting local communities.
Individuals
- Ensure your donated clothing is clean and ready to wear.
- Donate all unwanted clothes to prevent them from ending up in landfills.
- Place clothing and shoes in plastic bags to protect them.
- Avoid donating damaged or soiled items.
- Do not leave items outside collection bins to prevent weather or animals from damaging them.
- Your support makes a difference! Your donations are essential for our environment, local charities, and economy.
Businesses
- Attracts new customers to your business.
- Offers a free, maintenance-free recycling service that your customers will appreciate.
- Provides a convenient way for current and future customers to recycle.
- Showcases your commitment to the environment and enhances your reputation as an eco-friendly business.
- Helps reduce waste in our landfills.
- Creates local jobs and supports the community.
Recycling Facts
- Up to 85% of all textiles are discarded as waste.
- Over 500 textile recycling companies in the U.S. manage the flow of used textiles, employing between 10,000 to 17,000 people at various stages of processing.
