Clothes and linens (towels, bedding, rags) that are ripped and/or stained, or pieces of textiles that can be turned into rags or shredded for recycling.
Consider repair, stain removal and creative reuse before donation to an organization for reuse or recycling (rag and textile shredding).
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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| A Z Alteration & Cleaners | 3875 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Advanced European Tailoring | 2808 Adeline St | Berkeley | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Alameda Red Hanger Kleaners | 883 Island Dr | Alameda | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Alterations To Go | 39116 Argonaut Way | Fremont | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Alterations Unlimited | 1010 Stoneridge Mall Rd | Pleasanton | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Ambercycle | 3045 East 11th St | Los Angeles | Recycle | Paid Mail-in | Ship bulk quantity textiles for recycling. Manufacturers can acquire finished recycled fibers and yarns. | |
| American Textile & Supply, Inc. | 3439 Regatta Blvd | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Paid Pick-up | Commercial quantity | |
| Anatoly's | 3864 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Anthony Cleaners | 1417 Webster St | Alameda | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Apparel Arts | 1616 Franklin St | Oakland | Repair | Paid Drop-off | instruction for alteration and repair | |
| B-Line Cleaners | 120 Hartz Ave. | Danville | Repair | Paid Drop-off | Cleaning | |
| Bahman Clothiers | 9825 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Bay Rag | 201 San Jose Ave | San Jose | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up, Buyback Pick-up | No underwear. | |
| Berkeley Recycling Center |
669 Gilman St. (corner of 2nd & Gilman) |
Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Bag clean and dry garments. usagain.com/items-we-accept | |
| Berkland Cleaners | 2979 Sacramento St | Berkeley | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Best Alteration |
1190 Park St #A |
Alameda | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Better Living Through Sewing | 40th St & Broadway | Oakland | Repair | Paid Drop-off | instruction in making alterations and repairs | |
| Bismillah Boutique & Tailor | 3359 Walnut Ave | Fremont | Repair | Paid Drop-off | ||
| Blue Jeans Go Green | 400 East Ray Road | Chandler | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Free Mail-in | Denim. Must be at least 90% cotton, no hangers, stickers, tags or plastic attached. | |
| Bonded Logic | 24053 S Arizona Ave | Chandler | Recycle | Paid Pick-up | Services available for commercial volumes (Denim and Cotton). Contact vendor for further information. |
| Bulky Pickup | Special Action | Note | ||
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| Alameda | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Emeryville | ||||
| Fremont |
Place clean, dry items in clear bags for donation. Donate clean, dry items to large thrifts for rag market or recycling into carpet padding, automotive stuffing, or the like. ### |
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| Hayward | ||||
| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) | ||||
| Livermore |
See Textile Recycling link. Gently used clothing and household linens (sheets, towels, etc.) will be collected quarterly and donated to a local charity. Place in a tightly tied clear bag next to the Recyclables Cart on your collection day. ### |
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| Oakland | ||||
| Piedmont | ||||
| Pleasanton | ||||
| San Leandro | ||||
| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) | ||||
| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) | ||||
| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | ||||
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