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.
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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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For Days -Clean. Stains and rips okay! The clothing and linens will be recycled, if not in reuse condition. See website for details. Separate bag to order just for cotton items. Order mail-in bag to get The Takeback Bag and earn TrashieCash (https://www.trashie.io/how-we-recycle)
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Phoenix Fibers -Phoenix Fibers turns textiles into stuffing and insulation for full circularity. Commercial quantity (clean & dry textiles). Textile fiber converter from cotton, denim, post industrial, post consumer, poly/cotton blends, and other cotton materials. Receive bales from clothing graders/sorters, prison systems, laundries, and retail chains. Products created include: shoddy, automotive insulation, radiant heat barrier, acoustical sound dampening products, denim insulation, and fiber for prison mattresses and the floor padding and pillow fill industries.
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Retold Recycling -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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Repair Cafe: Location Finder and Repair Guides -Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need with volunteer specialists on hand. On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. Use the website to locate, start or volunteer for a Repair Cafe and see Repair Guides - https://www.repaircafe.org/en/community/tips-tricks/.
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Blue Jeans Go Green -Denim. Must be at least 90% cotton, no hangers, stickers, tags or plastic attached.
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Supercircle -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).
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Ambercycle -Ship bulk quantity textiles for recycling. Manufacturers can acquire finished recycled fibers and yarns. Ambercycle is expanding molecular regeneration capacity to recapture end-of-life textiles and return them to fabric supply chains — building the backbone of a lower-carbon material system.
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Upkept - Online Clothing Repair Service -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
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Fybraa -Paid clothing service that separates usable items to resell on poshmark and recycles the rest.
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FX RY -Mail-in garments for repair through an online booking. Repair examples: Denim repair, fix hole, reattach button, add pockets, button replacement, zipper replacement, take waist in/out, patch elbow, hem.
