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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| Madewell |
1901 Fourth St Suite 104 |
Berkeley | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Denim. clean and dry. | |
| M.A.I Tailoring/ Fashion Consultant & Clothier | 2155 Las Positas Ct Suite S | Livermore | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Lucky Center Cleaners | 1967 Mountain Blvd | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Lois Alteration & Design | 3938 Pimlico Dr | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Levi's Retail Store | 5461 Bay St | Emeryville | Repair | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | Any brand of denim clothing for upcycling. Fee for tailoring by appt. Buyback for Levi's jeans & jackets. | |
| Levi's Retail Store | 5461 Bay St | Emeryville | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off | Any brand of denim clothing for upcycling. Fee for tailoring by appt. Buyback for Levi's jeans & jackets. | |
| Le's Tailoring & Cleaning | 1707 Webster St | Alameda | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Le Magic Cleaners | 1706 Franklin St | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Cleaning | |
| LA Tailor Shop | 525 Estudillo Ave SUITE B | San Leandro | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| John the Fashion Tailor | 4129 Broadway | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Jila tailoring studio | 205 Main St | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Jacquie's Sew & Sew | 847 Emerson St. | Palo Alto | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Repairs: tailoring, clothes and textiles | |
| Irena's Studio | 4204 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| I:CO |
I:CO Partner local store: H&M Bay Street Emeryville 5630 Bay St |
Emeryville | Recycle | Free Mail-in | Informational website. Logistics company for brands wanting to set up textile recycling collection in stores. More than 40 retail partners with bins in stores. | |
| Hui Yan Fashion & Alterations | 3510 Fruitvale Ave | Oakland | Repair | On-site for a Fee | ||
| Hong Kong Custom Tailoring (Alterations) | 2563 MacArthur Blvd | Oakland | Repair | Free Drop-off | ||
| Hesperian Cleaners | 15848 Hesperian Blvd | San Lorenzo | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Herman's Tailoring | 10257 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Haydee Dressmaking & Alterations | 4144 Bay St | Fremont | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Happy Gift & Clothing Alterations | 1504 Hesperian Blvd | San Leandro | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee |
| Bulky Pickup | Special Action | Note | ||
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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 | ||||
| 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 |
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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| Newark | ||||
| Oakland | ||||
| Piedmont | ||||
| Pleasanton | ||||
| San Leandro | ||||
| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) | ||||
| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) | ||||
| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | ||||
| Union City |
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