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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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1706 Franklin St, Oakland • (510) 836-1880CleaningDrop-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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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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3875 Piedmont Ave, Oakland • (510) 658-2259Drop-off for a Fee -
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817 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda • (510) 522-6795Drop-off for a Fee -
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5427 Telegraph Ave, Oakland • 510-654-1645Restoration of embroidered textiles.Drop-off for a Fee, Mail-in for a Fee -
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530 Midcrest Rd, Oakland •Towels – This is the one thing we can take in less than perfect condition for use in animal shelters.Free Drop-off -
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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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1529 Webster St, Alameda • (510) 522-8299Drop-off for a Fee -
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538 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda •Blankets to be used for quilt filler. Needs to be clean, but may be stained, ripped or torn. Quilts donated to folks in need.Free Drop-off -
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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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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.,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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2004 Encinal Ave, Alameda • (510) 337-0105Drop-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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2210 S Shore Center, Alameda • 510-694-8773Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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3525 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland • (510) 530-5361Accepts 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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2058 University Ave, Berkeley • (510) 649-1287Accepts 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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1319 University Ave., Berkeley • (510) 548-1053CleaningDrop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee
Additional Online Resources for Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition
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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
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Goodwill San Francisco Bay -Clean and dry
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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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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.
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Suay Sew Shop -Clean condition for community reuse racks. (Not accepted items: rugs, pillows)
