Clothing and Textile Recycling
Recycle your textiles at one of our drop-off locations, a hazardous waste day event, or right from your home. Learn more about our services and schedule your curbside textile pickup below.
About seven percent of items thrown away as trash are textiles, including clothing, linens, shoes, and more. You can keep clothing and textiles out of the trash and even give them a new life by recycling or donating them.
Footwear (in pairs):
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Shoes
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Heels (wedges, pumps)
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Flats
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Sandals
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Flip Flops
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Boots (work boots, dress boots, winter boots)
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Sneakers
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Cleats
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Slippers
Clothing:
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Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops)
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Sweaters
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Sweatshirts
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Dresses
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Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers)
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Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts)
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Suits
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Socks
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Pajamas
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Slips
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Bras
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Underwear
Accessories:
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Hats
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Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes)
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Belts
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Gloves
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Ties
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Scarves
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Bathrobes
Linens:
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Sheets
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Blankets
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Towels
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Curtains/Drapes
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Aprons
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Dish cloths
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Cloth napkins
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Table linens
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Comforters
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Throw rugs
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Placemats
Other:
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Halloween costumes
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Sports jerseys
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Pet clothing
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Canvas
Wet items
Moldy items
Dirty items
Furniture
Bulky items
Curbside Textile Recycling Collection
Curbside CollectionDrop-off locations
This drop-off program is made possible thanks to our partner, HELPSY.
Common questions
Common questionsAfter you drop-off your textiles, they are examined by hand. About 50 percent of items are resold. Another 25 percent are cut into wiping rags for use in many different industries. THe least useful, 25 percent will be ground into insulation and reused.
We’ve tripled service since first placing drop boxes throughout the city. If you do see an overflowing bin, email info@helpsy.co and it will be serviced within 24 hours.
Clothing collected curbside and put in drop-boxes are picked up by our partner Helpsy. Helpsy recycles the clothing and textiles. If you want to donate your clothes, reach out to local Boston non-profit organizations that accept donations.
Our goal is to continue to expand the program over time. We are now collecting textile waste curbside. Scroll to the top of this page to schedule your curbside collection appointment.