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 (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. | |
| Nextdoor |
Headquarters 420 Taylor St |
San Francisco | Reuse | Free Pick-up, Buyback Pick-up | ||
| Sarah Marie's Sewing School | The Avenues | San Bruno | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Instruction in alteration and repair | |
| Goodwill (Rodeo) | 607 Parker Avenue | Rodeo | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Including scarves & belts | |
| Richmond Flea Market | 716 W Gertrude Ave | Richmond | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Goodwill (Richmond) | 12341 San Pablo Avenue | Richmond | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Including scarves & belts | |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | 123 MacDonald Ave. | Richmond | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Easter Hill United Methodist Church Thrift Store | 3601 Cutting Blvd. | Richmond | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Recycle for Change | 1081 Essex Ave | Richmond | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Mail-in for a Fee | Give Back Box ($15) - Pack up to 70 pounds of your items in a box. | |
| Poshmark | 203 Redwood Shores | Redwood City | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | Women, Men, Kids | |
| Goodwill (Redwood City - Donation Trailer) | 46 Fifth Ave | Redwood City | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Including scarves & belts | |
| 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. | |
| Looptworks | 2410 SE 11th Street | Portland | Reuse | Mail-in for a Fee | Accept consistent pre-consumer or post-consumer waste streams from companies to upcycle, downcycle, and donate. | |
| Hacienda Cleaners | 5682 Stoneridge Dr | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Cleaning | |
| Estrella Designs | 220 Division St | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| EkoLinq |
4300 Black Ave #5486 |
Pleasanton | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| The Arc of Alameda County Drop Box (Pleasanton) |
652 Main St (Drop-off Bin in Workbench Hardware parking lot) |
Pleasanton | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Hively (Pleasanton) |
6601 Owens Dr Suite 100 |
Pleasanton | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Jila tailoring studio | 205 Main St | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Essy's Tailoring & Clothier | 4555 Hopyard Rd # 18 | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee |
| 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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| 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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| Oakland | ||||
| 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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