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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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2101 Webster St #160, Oakland • (510) 444-6509Drop-off for a Fee -
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1706 Franklin St, Oakland • (510) 836-1880CleaningDrop-off for a Fee -
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366 17th St, Oakland • (510) 763-7777Drop-off for a Fee -
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1616 Franklin St, Oakland • (510) 593-2365instruction for alteration and repairDrop-off for a Fee -
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2750 Alicia St., Oakland •Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.Free Drop-off -
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725 Washington St, Oakland • 510-268-0666Drop-off for a Fee -
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725 Washington St, Oakland • (510) 268-0666Drop-off for a Fee -
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165 10th St, Oakland • (510) 444-6052Drop-off for a Fee -
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601 Webster St., Oakland • (510) 451-4514Clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.Free Drop-off -
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2630 Union St, Oakland •Makerspace with sewing bay to DIY repairs or create your own clothing, textile art, etc.On-site for a Fee -
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3864 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 595-9488Drop-off for a Fee -
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3875 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 658-2259Drop-off for a Fee -
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4008 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 963-8088Drop-off for a Fee -
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40th St & Broadway, Oakland • (510) 681-3779instruction in making alterations and repairsDrop-off for a Fee -
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644 40th St Suite 202, Oakland • (925) 639-3969Drop-off for a Fee -
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3405 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland • (510) 836-3062Drop-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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4129 Broadway, Oakland • (510) 597-1410Drop-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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4204 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 652-5965Drop-off for a Fee -
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712 East 12th St., Oakland •Clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.Free Drop-off -
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4283 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 601-1175Drop-off for a Fee -
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817 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda • (510) 522-6795Drop-off for a Fee -
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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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5630 Bay St, Emeryville •clean and dryFree Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Clothing - Poor Condition
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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.
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Clean and dry
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SF Residents: A free appointment to pick up dry textiles does not count toward your one free bulky item pickup per year. SF Businesses: Appointments must be scheduled to collect all dry textiles from your business. Clearly label your boxes or bags \"Textiles\" so crews can keep these items separate from other boxed or bagged small items.
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Commercial quantity from organizations and businesses for paid textile diversion.
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Self-repair through the Global Fixers Server on Discord or through Zoom FixIt Clinics.
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Denim. Must be at least 90% cotton, no hangers, stickers, tags or plastic attached.
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Paid clothing service that separates usable items to resell on poshmark and recycles the rest.
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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.
