Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
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Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition

Linens, blankets, and towels are textiles of various shapes, sizes, thickness, and patterns for home and recreational use.

Consider repair, stain removal and reuse before donation to an organization that has reuse and/or rag and textile shredding capactity.

Click here to learn more about clothing repair, stain removal for clothing and linens, donation/recycling programs, and customizing & cleaning furniture.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
The Hidden Treasure Corner 18565 Mission Blvd Hayward Reuse Free Drop-off
2 A Good Cause 530 Midcrest Rd Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Blankets, towels, sheets. Works with large quantities, businesses and organizations.
Dress Best For Less 3861 Piedmont Ave Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Resellable condition, lightly used, not stained or torn
The Salvation Army Home Pick-Up Service 832 Folsom St San Francisco Reuse Free Pick-up Resellable condition, lightly used, not stained or torn
Facebook Buy Nothing Groups 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park Reuse Free Pick-up
Mercari 1530 Page Mill Rd Palo Alto Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Salvation Army (Oakland) 601 Webster St. Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off
OfferUp 1745 114th Ave SE Bellevue Reuse Buyback Pick-up
St. Vincent de Paul 2815 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill Reuse Free Drop-off
Tri Valley Haven Thrift Store 116 N L St Livermore Reuse Free Drop-off
Homeless Shelter Location Finder 451 7th St, SW Washington Reuse Free Drop-off
Treasures Hospice Thrift Shop (1539 Washington Ave.) 1539 Washington Ave. San Leandro Reuse Free Drop-off
Salvation Army Donation Dropbox (2750 Alicia St.) 2750 Alicia St. Oakland Reuse Free Drop-off Accepts all brands of clothing, shoes, bags, and other accessories in any condition.
Goodwill San Francisco Bay Reuse Free Drop-off
Poshmark 203 Redwood Shores Redwood City Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Goodwill (Hayward) 20806 Hesperian Blvd Hayward Reuse Free Drop-off
St. Anthony's Foundation (150 Golden Gate) 150 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco Reuse Free Drop-off Blankets, comforters, sleeping bags, towels, washcloths.
San Pablo Flea Market 6100 San Pablo Ave Oakland Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Teen Challenge Thrift Store 3437 Chestnut Ave. Concord Reuse Free Drop-off
Way Side Inn Thrift Shop 3521 Golden Gate Way Lafayette Reuse Free Drop-off

Curbside Service

Bulky Pickup Special Action Note
Alameda
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
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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.
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Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details.
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Dublin
Textile Collection Program AVI collects clean & dry textiles quarterly first full week of Jul, Oct, Jan and Apr in clear plastic bags from residents (SF & MF). Schedule collection at 925-479-9545 at least 7 days out.
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Emeryville
Fremont
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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