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. Many cleaners have alteration services that include zipper repair for fabrics, while shoe repair businesses also provide zipper repair for purses, backpacks, and luggage.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Trashie: Take Back Textile Bags | Recycle | Mail-in for a Fee | Offer mail-in Take Bag Bags for purchase to offset sorting and recycling costs with recycling partners. Items are sorted for reuse and recycling - to be made into new fibers or shredded for shoddy. | |||
| Tri-CED Community Recycling | 33377 Western Ave. | Union City | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing. | |
| Uni Tailor | 2013 University Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | tailor and alterations | |
| University One Hour Cleaners | 1319 University Ave. | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | Cleaning | |
| Upkept - Online Clothing Repair Service | Repair | Mail-in for a Fee | Upkept isn't just about fixing your clothes—it's about changing the way we think about fashion. Our platform makes repair convenient and accessible, while also supporting local craft economies and sustainability. When you choose repair over replacement, you're actively contributing to reducing textile waste and promoting a circular fashion economy. Most repairs take between 7-10 business days once we receive your garment. Shipping time will vary depending on where you're located. We'll send you updates along the way, so you can track your item's progress. Clothing repairs include: seam repairs, zipper replacement, patchwork and fabric restoration, high performance sports repair, hemming and alterations, tears, rips & road rash, button replacements, and more. Repair costs depend on the type of damage and the garment's material. After you upload a photo of the item, we'll provide you with a quick quote that includes both repair and shipping fees. Most repairs range from $15.00 - $45.00 | |||
| US Cleaners | 34584 Alvarado-Niles Rd | Union City | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | cleaning and alterations | |
| USAgain | 1800 W Bayshore Blvd | East Palo Alto | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain | 321 Middlefield Rd | Menlo Park | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (76 Gas) | 975 Bayshore Blvd | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (at Oxbridge Market) | 790 Silver Ave | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (at Rank Quick Serve on Mission St) | 4199 Mission St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (at The Laundry Basket on Ocean Ave) | 1500 Ocean Ave | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (Dr Charles R. Drew Elementary School) | 50 Pomona Ave | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (Edward Robeson Taylor School) | 423 Burrows St | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| USAgain (Portola Grocery Outlet) | 1390 Silver Ave | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags. | |
| Villa's Tailor Shop | 5369 Bancroft Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Young's Cleaners |
Foothill Square Shopping Center 10700 MacArthur Blvd; Ste 54 |
Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Zara (Walnut Creek) | 1275 Broadway Plaza | Walnut Creek | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry | |
| Zkano Sock Recycling Program |
Emi-G Knitting (ATTN: Zkano Recycles Program) 1715 Airport Rd |
Ft Payne | Recycle | Free Mail-in | Old socks only, regardless of what brand they are or what materials they are made of. Mail socks to listed address. User pays for shipping. Sock manufacturer who collects clean ripped, torn, stained socks to be recycled with their textile waste into fiber for carpet padding in the automotive industry. |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse and recycling for Bulky & Reuse Pick-up. ### |
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 week of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Residents are eligible to drop-off their textiles at Recycles Day collection events (currently held in April and July).
Not accepted: No textiles that are wet, moldy, or have human biowaste, blood, toxic chemicals, or motor oil on them. No light-up shoes, light-up clothes, or light-up stuffed animals. No electric blankets. No mattress toppers or pillows.
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| 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 (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 |
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| Piedmont | |||||
| Pleasanton | |||||
| San Leandro |
Bagged clean/dry textiles are collected during your regular collection day on the first full week of June and October for all residents. See sanleandrosorts.com/textile for what clean/dry items to collect for reuse and recycling. Bags will be picked up by a separate vehicle. No donation receipts provided. ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | |||||
| Union City |
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