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Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition
Consider repair, stain removal and reuse before donation to an organization that has reuse and/or rag and textile shredding capactity. Click here to learn more about clothing repair, stain removal for clothing and linens, donation/recycling programs, and customizing & cleaning furniture.
Local animal shelters and wildlife rehabilitation facilities often accept donations of towels and sheets; see their in-kind donation pages on their websites.
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3439 Regatta Blvd, Richmond • (510) 236-7424Commercial quantityFree Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee -
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910 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole • (510) 942-4530Clean, okay if stains. No rips, tears, strings.Free Drop-off -
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7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito • (510) 215-4350Clean clothing, scrap shoes and all textiles can be bagged and placed in the USAgain green and white bins. Including: torn and/or stained condition pillows, towels, sheets, and machine washable rugs.Free Drop-off -
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935 Terra Bella Ave, Mountain View • (650) 967-3034Only accepted from Mountain View residents. Must be in good condition for reuse. Acceptable only during drop-off hours Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.Free Drop-off -
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5205 3rd St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
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6202 3rd St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
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350 Girard St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
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4298 Mission St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
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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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3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton • (925) 846-2042Separate for drop-off at the donation boxFree Drop-off -
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201 San Jose Ave., San Jose • (408) 287-2511Call firstFree Drop-off -
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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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601 Webster St., Oakland • (510) 451-4514Accepts 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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1025 98th Ave, Oakland • (510) 276-2288Commercial quantity and entities.Free Drop-off -
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150 Powell St., San Francisco • (415) 986-4215Up to 2 shopping bags of clothes and accessories per day. Accepts any brand. Collection bin by cash register. Receive 15% off 1 item for each bag brought in.Free Drop-off -
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3521 20th Ave., San Francisco • (415) 242-1459Up to 2 shopping bags of clothes and accessories per day. Accepts any brand. Collection bin by cash register. Receive 15% off 1 item for each bag brought in.Free Drop-off -
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4199 Mission St., San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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423 Burrows St, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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1500 Ocean Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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975 Bayshore Blvd, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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1390 Silver Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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2551 Noriega St, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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1700 Noriega St, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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50 Pomona Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
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790 Silver Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition
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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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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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Ship bulk quantity textiles for recycling. Manufacturers can acquire finished recycled fibers and yarns.
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Clean condition for community reuse racks. (Not accepted items: rugs, pillows)
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Online locator for green dry cleaning
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Large quantity. Textile reuse and downcycling of poor condition, clean cotton tshirts and towels for rags