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.
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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- Repair
1319 University Ave., Berkeley • (510) 548-1053CleaningDrop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
- Repair
1625 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley • 510-548-2267Quilt repair and restoration.Drop-off for a Fee, Mail-in for a Fee -
- Reuse
669 Gilman St., Berkeley • (510) 524-0113Bag clean and dry textiles. usagain.com/items-we-acceptFree Drop-off -
- Recycle
4500 Redwood Rd., 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 -
- Repair
883 Island Dr, Alameda • (510) 521-5700Drop-off for a Fee -
- Recycle
505 San Pablo Ave, Albany • 510-525-2680Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.Free Drop-off -
- Repair
215 El Cerrito Rd, El Cerrito • (510) 526-6844Fee for service, free pick up & delivery.Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
- Repair
10408-A San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito • (510) 525-1076Drop-off for a Fee -
- Recycle
832 Folsom St, San Francisco • (415) 643-8015Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.Free Pick-up -
- Recycle
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 -
- Landfill
2615 Davis St., San Leandro • (510) 638-2303Donate clean, dry textiles for recycling. Public drop-off areaDrop-off for a Fee -
- Repair
Foothill Square Shopping Center, Oakland • (510) 686-2192Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
- Recycle
3439 Regatta Blvd, Richmond • (510) 236-7424Commercial quantity. Textiles Recycling FacilityFree Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee -
- Recycle
5205 3rd St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
50 Pomona Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
1636 Armstrong Avenue, San Francisco •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 -
- Recycle
12341 San Pablo Avenue, Richmond • (510) 965-1833Accepts clean ripped, stained, worn fabric/clothing is resold on the textile market, for the rags market or carpet padding/seat stuffing.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
975 Bayshore Blvd, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
6202 3rd St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
1500 Valencia St., San Francisco • (415) 643-8000Clean and dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
350 Girard St., San Francisco • (510) 932-3839Clean and dry; bagged to stay clean and dry.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
1390 Silver Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
423 Burrows St, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
790 Silver Ave, San Francisco •Clean, dry. All textiles deposited into bin should be in closed plastic bags.Free Drop-off -
- Recycle
4199 Mission St., 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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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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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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Suay Sew Shop -Clean condition for community reuse racks. (Not accepted items: rugs, pillows). (In LA Drop-off Repair Program for a Fee at the Shop & Recycling Bag Drop Program (eg. clothing, & linens) (fee)). For bulk textile recycling services, email info@suayla.com to talk to recycling team.
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Green Earth Dry Cleaner Locator -Online locator for green dry cleaning
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St. Vinnie's of Lane County Oregon (SVDP) -Large quantity. Textile reuse and downcycling of poor condition, clean cotton tshirts and towels for rags
