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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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333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos • (650) 802-8355Public Recycling CenterFree Drop-off -
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1238 Fifth St, Berkeley • (510) 526-3530Accepts Northface apparel and gear only for Renewed processing. See website.Join XPLR Pass™ and when you trade in your old gear, you’ll receive a $10 credit, valid online and in stores*.Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off -
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1081 Essex Ave, Richmond • (510) 932-3839Give Back Box ($15) - Pack up to 70 pounds of your items in a box.Free Drop-off, Mail-in for a Fee -
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321 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park • (510) 690-8630Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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1903 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 522-2628Drop-off for a Fee -
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817 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda • (510) 522-6795Drop-off for a Fee -
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770 North Point Street, San Francisco • (415) 771-2050Repairs: Patagonia outerwear, bottoms, luggage, fasteners, topsFree Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee -
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13100 Yukon Ave, Hawthorne •The clothing can be in any condition as long as it's clean (no shoes - socks and swim okay). We take any brand of clothing in any condition as long as it's clean and washed. Please no undergarments. Just throw all your old stuff in your Take Back Bag and use the prepaid shipping label to send it back to us. As thanks for doing your part, we'll instantly add a credit your account, good on any future purchase. $6 credit for the Small size, $10 credit for the Medium size, and $20 credit for the Large size.Buyback Mail-in -
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4300 Black Ave, Pleasanton • 1-866-346-4765Free Pick-up -
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5461 Bay St, Emeryville • 510-597-1983Any brand of denim clothing for upcycling. Fee for tailoring by appt. Buyback for Levi's jeans & jackets.Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee, Buyback Drop-off -
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1901 Fourth St, Berkeley • 510-845-1790Denim. clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
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5630 Bay St, Emeryville •clean and dryFree Drop-off -
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1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek • 925-934-1615Clean and dryFree Drop-off -
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I:CO Partner local store: H&M Bay Street Emeryville, Emeryville •Informational website. Logistics company for brands wanting to set up textile recycling collection in stores. More than 40 retail partners with bins in stores.Free Mail-in -
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2537 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda • (510) 809-6228Drop-off for a Fee -
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1049 Camelia St, Albany • (510) 527-2509Cleaning, sewing and repair for outdoor clothing, packs, tents, straps, buckles, zippers.Drop-off for a Fee -
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1901 Fourth St, Berkeley • 844-544-5199t-shirts, cotton preferred.Free Drop-off, Free Mail-in -
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1208 Lincoln Ave, Alameda • (510) 865-0331Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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883 Island Dr, Alameda • (510) 521-5700Drop-off for a Fee -
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2309 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 522-9131Drop-off for a Fee -
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1417 Webster St, Alameda • (510) 522-8925Drop-off for a Fee -
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1529 Webster St, Alameda • (510) 522-8299Drop-off for a Fee -
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1208 Lincoln Ave, Alameda • 415.531.5122Pick-up for a Fee -
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2305 Lincoln Ave, Alameda •Drop-off for a Fee -
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669 Gilman St., Berkeley • (510) 524-0113Bag clean and dry garments. usagain.com/items-we-acceptFree Drop-off