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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.

Do large charity thrifts actually recycle? Learn more here.

Vendors

Vendor	Address	City	Destination	Disposal Method	Notes
The Salvation Army Home Pick-Up Service	832 Folsom St	San Francisco	Recycle	Free Pick-up	Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.
The Tailor Maid	Stanford Shopping Center Suite #675	Palo Alto	Repair	Drop-off for a Fee	Repairs: suits, wedding dresses, alter and repair clothes, curtains, and restyle clothing
Trashie: Take Back Textile Bags			Reuse	Mail-in for a Fee	Offers 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. Products sorted into over 600 categories for reuse or recycling. Most of resale is sent abroad. Like almost all companies exporting used clothes, Trashie does not track end use.
Trashie: Take Back Textile Bags			Recycle	Mail-in for a Fee	Offers 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. Products sorted into over 600 categories for reuse or recycling. Most of resale is sent abroad. Like almost all companies exporting used clothes, Trashie does not track end use.
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	321 Middlefield Rd	Menlo Park	Recycle	Free Drop-off	Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.
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 (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.
Vespene			Recycle	Pick-up for a Fee, Mail-in for a Fee	Large quantity. We provide compliant, transparent, and traceable textile recycling solutions for brands, manufacturers, and distributors seeking responsible end of life pathways for their materials. Our focus is on measurable recovery, documented chain of custody, and regulatory alignment, including Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks and emerging textile legislation. Processes old clothes into shredded fibers for use in punching bags and mattresses. https://www.linkedin.com/company/vespene-recycling/ Through secure handling, certified processing, and audit ready documentation, we enable companies to protect their brand, meet compliance requirements, and strengthen their ESG commitments.
Villa's Tailor Shop	5369 Bancroft Ave	Oakland	Repair	Drop-off for a Fee

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Curbside Service

	Garbage	Bulky Pickup	Special Action
Alameda
Albany			Curbside collection program April, July, October. Single & Multi Family residences. Accepted items: clothing, socks, fabric, curtains, towels, linens, bedding, pillows, scarves, etc. Ripped, torn, stained okay. Clean and dry. Materials to be sorted for reuse and recycling to keep textiles out of landfills. ###
Berkeley
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. ###
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. ###
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. ###
Newark
Oakland	###
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. ###
San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
Union City

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