Welcome to RE:Source! Your online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the Bay Area. Although we do our best to stay up-to-date, information is constantly changing and we encourage you to call ahead to verify hours and availability.
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. Many cleaners have alteration services that include zipper repair for fabrics, while shoe repair businesses also provide zipper repair for purses, backpacks, and luggage.
Do large charity thrifts actually recycle? Learn more here.
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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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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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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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1037 57th St, Oakland •Informational Website. Mending collective. See website for upcoming events to join or workshops to have them host. Instagram: @mending_collectiveFree Mail-in -
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555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy, Alameda • (510) 522-7221instruction in alteration and repairDrop-off for a Fee
Additional Online Resources for Clothing - Poor Condition
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Green Earth Dry Cleaner Locator -Online locator for green dry cleaning
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Syre -Chemical polyester textile recycler that partners with brands like H&M & Target. Syre is a textile impact company on a mission to decarbonize and dewaste the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, starting with polyester. At unprecedented speed and scale, Syre aims at driving the green shift of the textile industry to a future where every textile fiber sees a new day. The company’s textile-to-textile recycling solution provides circular polyester with quality on par with virgin polyester, but with a superior sustainability performance.
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St. Vinnie's of Lane County Oregon (SVDP) -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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Target Textile Drop Spot -As of July 2026, Target has a bin for clean, dry textiles (old clothing, sheets, & towels only - worn, stained, damaged, & any brand okay) at the front of house in all Target stores in California. Not accepted: bags, footwear, pillows, blankets, comforters, rain gear, snow gear. Recycling partner for polyester is Syre.com. Unknown partners for reuse and the rest of the textile fabric types. As part of SB 707, producers and sellers of apparel must plan and execute a program to repair, reuse, and recycle items.
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Zkano Sock Recycling Program -Old socks only, regardless of what brand they are or what materials they are made of. Mail socks to listed address. User pays for shipping. Sock manufacturer who collects clean ripped, torn, stained socks to be recycled with their textile waste into fiber for carpet padding in the automotive industry.
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ReFleece Market -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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Goodwill San Francisco Bay -Clean and dry. Clearance Center Resale only; Donations not accepted at this location
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Smartwool Sock Recycling: Drop-off & Mail-in -Socks only! Clean, ripped, old, torn socks only, please. All brands, colors, sizes, and materials welcome (we’re not picky). No rolled or paired socks, bags, rubber bands, paper clips (just single socks).
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Nimble: Making Repair Easy -Berkeley only.
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Material Return -Commercial quantity from organizations and businesses for paid textile diversion.
