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Textiles - Good Condition/Size

Textiles are fabrics used for clothing, covering, upholstering, etc, and made from natural and synthetic materials.

Textiles include bolts, large swaths, yardage of fabric, leather, or textiles for upholstery, quilting, clothing, sewing projects, that can be reused by an individual or business.

Consider reuse and donation for intact, unstained, and clean textiles. For poor condition textiles, choose repair, and stain removal (clothing/ linens/ furniture fabric/ shoes) before donating to an organization that has reuse and/or rag and textile shredding capacity. Scrap fabric? Consider tiny projects.

Learn more about California's textile policy (SB 707) stewardship, recycling, and recovery - watch the video; download Program Brochure. Commercial entity? See the California Textile Resource Map (CPSC): Factories, Recyclers, Reuse, Repair, & Upcycle, Collectors. Join the Statewide Textile Recovery Act Taskforce, learn about Texile Pilots across the state, and find research on textile waste in California here.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Method Notes
The ReCrafting Co. 2449 Santa Clara Ave Alameda Reuse Buyback Drop-off Quilt weight cotton print fabric and batiks; Lace, ribbons and trims (no less than 1 yard and fat quarters); Sewing notions and quilting tools and supplies
Marina Village Cleaners 817 Marina Village Pkwy Alameda Repair Drop-off for a Fee
Goodwill (Alameda) 2319 Lincoln Ave. Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off
Martinizing Dry Cleaners 2210 S Shore Center Alameda Repair Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee
Just Porch It - Textile Collection Redistribution Reuse Free Pick-up Collect clean and dry garments and accessories for reuse and recycling with partners. 2026 Working in Central California locations. https://justporchit.com/ca/ Link also shows accepted item list. Use online form to request pickup. Items must be bagged and form includes pull down of participating organizations across all the areas they servce to support.
Just Porch It - Textile Collection Redistribution Recycle Free Pick-up Collect clean and dry garments and accessories for reuse and recycling with partners. 2026 Working in Central California locations. https://justporchit.com/ca/ Link also shows accepted item list. Use online form to request pickup. Items must be bagged and form includes pull down of participating organizations across all the areas they servce to support.
GovDeals Reuse Buyback Pick-up, Buyback Mail-in From online payment collection and electronic proceeds remittance to asset specific marketing and real-time customizable reporting tools, GovDeals is a complete surplus disposition program. List any equipment or inventory, in any condition. All you need is an item description and a few photos. We actively promote your item listings to our global buyer base through complimentary marketing campaigns targeting active and relevant buyers for your specific items. We'll invoice, collect, and manage the entire closing process for you. When the transaction is complete, we will send the proceeds directly to your bank account. https://www.govdeals.com/en/how-to-sell
Ecologic Designs Reuse Mail-in for a Fee Transforms old banners and billboards into bags - backpacks, messenger bags, hip packs, wallets, travel kits, ipad sleeves, laptop cases, zipper pouches and more
R-Coat - Sustainable Jackets from Broken Umbrellas Reuse Free Mail-in Sustainable jackets from broken umbrellas. R-Coat by Anna Masiello gives waste a second life through ethical, circular fashion. We have many collection points across Portugal and Italy where our Umbrellas Heroes can drop off broken umbrellas or snip the fabric off and mail it in (you pay for shipping). https://r-coat.com/become-a-hero/
DNA Sustainable Threds Reuse Free Mail-in Educator, designer, speaker, and filmmaker working to disrupt plastic fashion and textile waste. Contact Clementina Martinez-Masarweh with textile donations for upcycling workshops, art installations, and presentations. Workshops including mending techniques including Sashiko and may focus on youth. Our campaigns, products and events tell the stories of what our planet can be. A planet with no textile waste, no plastic, no overconsumption and one that is livable for all. We are planning for the future with shared solutions.
Rareform Reuse Mail-in for a Fee Billboards to upcycled bags for sales to the public. Contact them regarding corporate partnerships or donations, or repurposing past campaigns for corporate gifts.
Thriftbooks Reuse Buyback Mail-in Thriftbooks partners with paper recycling companies across the country to help them earn more from books that might otherwise be recycled. Many of our recycling partners receive books through public drop-offs, thrift stores, schools, libraries, and other community sources. They scan books into gaylords for our BuyBack program, and we purchase the books with resale value, typically paying around $1 per book or about $1,000 per gaylord, depending on the mix. The remaining books continue through their normal recycling process, allowing them to generate revenue from both reusable books and recycled fiber while maximizing the value of every load. Contact the thriftbookgives@thriftbooks.com about being a charity partner. Libraries get a discount, line of credit, invoicing, free shipping with bulk orders, can buy new & used books, and can sell books back for store credit or payout. For bulk selling: https://46047787.hs-sites.com/seller-contact-us-form
Supercircle Recycle Free Mail-in, Mail-in for a Fee SuperCircle powers recycling for the world's leading brands, providing technology, logistics, and customer services. Fee for brands, inventory management for customers (no fee usually for customers).
American Flag Drop-off Locations Safe Disposal Free Drop-off Retired US Flag drop-off location finder. Drop-boxes are often located at VFW's, American Legions, and Home Depots. Contact store/location to confirm before you go.
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
Vespene Recycle Pick-up for a Fee, Mail-in for a Fee Large quantity. Poor clean condition. 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.
FixIt Clinic (In-person & Virtual) Repair Free On-site, Free Off-site Self-repair through the Global Fixers Server on Discord or through Zoom FixIt Clinics.

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
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
Union City

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