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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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 -
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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
Additional Online Resources for Clothing - Poor Condition
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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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Recology Recycle My Junk -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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Goodwill San Francisco Bay -Clean and dry
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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.
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Ridwell -City of Alameda Ridwell client's have their textiles shredded to be made into shoddy for carpet padding and vehicle seat stuffing (so be sure to only send clean, poor condition textiles.) Donate anything in good condition elsewhere.
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FixIt Clinic (In-person & Virtual) -Self-repair through the Global Fixers Server on Discord or through Zoom FixIt Clinics.
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Trashie: Take Back Textile Bags -Offer mail-in Take Bag Bags for purchase to offset sorting and recycling costs with recycling partners. Items are sorted for reuse and recycling - to be made into new fibers or shredded for shoddy.
