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Clothing - Poor Condition
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.
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3875 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 658-2259Drop-off for a Fee -
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2808 Adeline St, Berkeley • (510) 843-3881Drop-off for a Fee -
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39116 Argonaut Way, Fremont • (510) 792-5291Drop-off for a Fee -
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1010 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton • (925) 463-3222Drop-off for a Fee -
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3864 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 595-9488Drop-off for a Fee -
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9825 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito • (510) 527-6848Drop-off for a Fee -
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2979 Sacramento St, Berkeley • (510) 841-3668Drop-off for a Fee -
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1190 Park St, Alameda • (510) 337-9723Drop-off for a Fee -
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3359 Walnut Ave, Fremont • (510) 791-3391Drop-off for a Fee -
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1988 Lewelling Blvd, San Leandro • (510) 352-9220Drop-off for a Fee -
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725 Washington St, Oakland • (510) 268-0666Drop-off for a Fee -
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2101 Webster St #160, Oakland • (510) 444-6509Drop-off for a Fee -
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7005 Village Pkwy, Dublin • (925) 230-8800Drop-off for a Fee -
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4168 Piedmont Avenue A & B, Oakland • (510) 923-9639Drop-off for a Fee -
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2004 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 337-0105Drop-off for a Fee -
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39184 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont • (510) 792-0234Drop-off for a Fee -
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4555 Hopyard Rd # 18, Pleasanton • (925) 734-8088Drop-off for a Fee -
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220 Division St, Pleasanton • (925) 408-2985Drop-off for a Fee -
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14645 E 14th St, San Leandro • (510) 357-2258Drop-off for a Fee -
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43464 Ellsworth St, Fremont • (510) 440-8150Drop-off for a Fee -
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1625 16th St, Oakland • (415) 912-7180Denim repair and darning, inseam taper, chainstitch hemmingDrop-off for a Fee -
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7311 Village Pkwy, Dublin • (925) 803-9093Drop-off for a Fee -
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10408-A San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito • (510) 525-1076Drop-off for a Fee -
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2615 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley • (510) 848-4232Alterations and cleaningDrop-off for a Fee -
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125 Appian Way, Union City • (510) 441-2826Drop-off for a Fee
Additional Online Resources for Clothing - Poor Condition
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Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.
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Denim. Must be at least 90% cotton, no hangers, stickers, tags or plastic attached.
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Ship bulk quantity textiles for recycling. Manufacturers can acquire finished recycled fibers and yarns.
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Paid clothing service that separates usable items to resell on poshmark and recycles the rest.
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Clean condition for community reuse racks. (Not accepted items: undergarments, socks, shoes, hats, children's clothing)
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Services available for commercial volumes (Denim and Cotton). Contact vendor for further information.
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Online locator for green dry cleaning
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Large quantity. Clothing that is donated but not valuable or sellable is given a second chance at life with our rag recycling program! St. Vincent de Paul sells wiping rags, cut from cotton tee shirts and clothing that we are unable to sell.
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Old socks only, regardless of what brand they are or what materials they are made of. Please keep it to socks, y'all. that's all we're able to recycle at this time. Mail socks to listed address. User pays for shipping.
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Outer wear. Upcycled products & used gear marketplace for outer wear for women, men, kids, & pets. Donate poor condition outer wear for upcycling through their partners, or sell good condition outerwear on their site. Brands include Patagonia, REI, Title Nine and more, as well as ReWorked fleece outer wear.