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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| 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. | |
| Recycle for Change (Shell Gas - Mission | 4298 Mission St. | San Francisco | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry. | |
| Goodwill (Richmond) | 12341 San Pablo Avenue | Richmond | Recycle | Free Drop-off | Accepts clean salvage quality textiles. | |
| Ritz Tailor & Alterations | 165 10th St | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Hacienda Cleaners | 5682 Stoneridge Dr | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Cleaning | |
| Finest Tailoring & Alteration | 7311 Village Pkwy | Dublin | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Better Living Through Sewing | 40th St & Broadway | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | instruction in making alterations and repairs | |
| Bahman Clothiers | 9825 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Said with Threads, LLC | 5924 Newpark Plaza | Newark | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| LA Tailor Shop | 525 Estudillo Ave SUITE B | San Leandro | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Hacienda Cleaners | 4550-D Tassajara Rd | Dublin | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Cleaning | |
| Flamingo Tailor and Cleaners | 10408-A San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| College of Alameda Apparel Design & Merchandising Program | 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy | Alameda | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | instruction in alteration and repair | |
| Berkland Cleaners | 2979 Sacramento St | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Sew Much The Better | 2608 Ashby Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Fine tailoring, alterations and custom sewing | |
| Lois Alteration & Design | 3938 Pimlico Dr | Pleasanton | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Sparklizing Cleaners | 5200 Mowry Ave | Fremont | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Cleaning | |
| Frank's Tailoring | 2615 Telegraph Ave | Berkeley | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | Alterations and cleaning | |
| Doan's Tailor Shop | 725 Washington St | Oakland | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Best Alteration |
1190 Park St #A |
Alameda | 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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