Clothes are garments made of various textiles, including cotton, wool, polyester, and synthetic fibers.
Reuse is best! Share locally on listservs, with friends, family, neighbors, local groups, or on FreeCycle, Craigslist, NextDoor, etc., or other local charity organizations to reduce your climate impact.
Click here to learn more about clothing repair, stain removal for clothing and linens (DIY & non-toxic cleaners), and donation/recycling programs.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Sports Basement (Redwood City) | 202 Walnut St | Redwood City | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| Sports Basement (San Ramon) | 1041 Market Place | San Ramon | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| Sports Basement (SF Bryant St) | 1590 Bryant St | San Francisco | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| Sports Basement (SF Presidio) | 610 Old Mason St | San Francisco | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| Sports Basement (SF Stonestown) |
3251 20th Ave Suite 390 |
San Francisco | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| Sports Basement (Sunnyvale) | 1177 Kern Ave | Sunnyvale | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| Sports Basement (Walnut Creek) | 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Ski & Snowboard apparel, outerwear for adults & kids (jackets, vests, fleece, rain jackets, running/fitness jackets) Not accepted: Accessories for head, socks, masks, hats, hair bands, etc.), Next to skin items (intimates, sports bras, swimwear, rash guards, socks, etc. | |
| St. Anthony's Foundation (150 Golden Gate) | 150 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Gently used men, women, children, baby clothing, New underwear, socks, winter coats, hats, etc. Call for more details. | |
| St. Vincent de Paul | 2210 Gladstone Dr. | Pittsburg | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| St. Vincent de Paul | 2815 Contra Costa Blvd. | Pleasant Hill | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Fremont) | 3777 Decoto Rd | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Livermore) | 1817 2nd Street | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| St. Vinnie's of Lane County Oregon (SVDP) |
Recycling Warehouse Drop-off 135 N. Cleveland St |
Eugene | Reuse | Free Pick-up | Large quantity. Textile reuse and downcycling of poor condition, clean cotton tshirts and towels for rags | |
| St. Vinnie's of Lane County Oregon (SVDP) |
Recycling Warehouse Drop-off 135 N. Cleveland St |
Eugene | Recycle | Free Pick-up | Large quantity. Textile reuse and downcycling of poor condition, clean cotton tshirts and towels for rags | |
| Stitches Alameda - Custom Sewing & Alterations | 2537 Santa Clara Ave | Alameda | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Suay Sew Shop | 2915 Knox Ave | Los Angeles | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Mail-in | Clean condition for community reuse racks. (Not accepted items: undergarments, socks, shoes, hats, children's clothing) | |
| SwagCycle | 30 Cobble Hill Road | Somerville | Reuse | Mail-in for a Fee | Branded new clothing items and merchandise | |
| SwagCycle | 30 Cobble Hill Road | Somerville | Recycle | Mail-in for a Fee | Branded new clothing items and merchandise | |
| Tailor it! By Gabriel Escobar | 644 40th St Suite 202 | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Teen Advocacy Going Strong | 1711 East 14th Street | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Especially teen, women's, dressy, prom, and accessories (good, clean condition) |
| Bulky Pickup | Special Action | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
Clean and dry. Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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| Albany | ||||
| Berkeley | ||||
| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart. ### |
Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart. ### |
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| Dublin |
Textile Collection Program AVI collects clean & dry textiles quarterly first full week of Jul, Oct, Jan and Apr in clear plastic bags from residents (SF & MF). Schedule collection at 925-479-9545 at least 7 days out. ### |
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| Emeryville | ||||
| Fremont | ||||
| Hayward | ||||
| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) | ||||
| Livermore |
During the first week of every January, April, July, October, gently used household textiles (sheets, towels, etc.) and clothing will be collected and donated to a local charity. Items should be clean and placed in a tightly tied clear bag next to the recyclables cart on your collection day. Receipts not provided. ### |
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| Piedmont | ||||
| Pleasanton | ||||
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) | ||||
| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) | ||||
| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | ||||
| Union City |
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