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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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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 -
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1707 Webster St, Alameda • (510) 749-9890Drop-off for a Fee -
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South Berkeley Farmers' Market, Berkeley •Clothing mending service.Drop-off for a Fee -
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1208 Lincoln Ave, Alameda • 415.531.5122Pick-up for a Fee -
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1208 Lincoln Ave, Alameda • (510) 865-0331Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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6219 Shattuck Ave, Oakland • (510) 922-9300Drop-off for a Fee -
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1529 Webster St, Alameda • (510) 522-8299Drop-off for a Fee -
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1417 Webster St, Alameda • (510) 522-8925Drop-off for a Fee -
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6624 San Pablo Ave, Oakland • 510-428-4911Accepts 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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2794 Garden 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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3510 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland • (510) 336-2963On-site for a Fee -
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2979 Sacramento St, Berkeley • (510) 841-3668Drop-off for a Fee -
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2783 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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1903 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 522-2628Drop-off for a Fee -
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2004 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 337-0105Drop-off for a Fee -
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2608 Ashby Ave, Berkeley • (510) 652-9189Fine tailoring, alterations and custom sewingDrop-off for a Fee -
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2563 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland • (510) 482-5864Free Drop-off -
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2808 Adeline St, Berkeley • (510) 843-3881Drop-off for a Fee -
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1918 Park St., Alameda • (510) 769-7401Accepts 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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1967 Mountain Blvd, Oakland • (510) 339-3677Drop-off for a Fee -
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2305 Lincoln Ave, Alameda •Drop-off for a Fee -
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2319 Lincoln Ave., Alameda • (510) 337-2742Accepts 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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2309 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 522-9131Drop-off for a Fee -
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2615 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley • (510) 848-4232Alterations and cleaningDrop-off for a Fee
Additional Online Resources for Clothing - Poor Condition
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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.
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Old socks only, regardless of what brand they are or what materials they are made of. Please keep it to socks, y'all. that's all we're able to recycle at this time. Mail socks to listed address. User pays for shipping.
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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