How do I get rid of Textiles?
Old clothes/textiles do NOT have to be wearable to be recycled. They can be ripped, stained, missing buttons, or be an incomplete a pair (socks for instance), etc. and still live another useful life as industrial wiping rags or insulation. They simply have to be washed and dry.
Donate old clothes/textiles!
Textiles cannot go in the recycling bin as they wind around the sorting machinery and contaminate other recyclables. They should be brought to donation centers instead.
Reuse
1) Click here for a list of locations that accept clothing, linens, blankets, drapes, towels, stuffed animals, footwear, belts, hats, handbags, gloves and other accessories for reuse and recycling - year-round.
These items do NOT have to be in "wearable" or perfect condition; they should, however, be clean and dry. Please call to confirm they will take your textile items before dropping them off.
2) Blankets, towels, sheets (gently used only): CNY SPCA, 454-4479 or Humane Association of CNY, 457-8762.
Dispose
If wet or contaminated (for example: grease, mildew, odors), please place in trash.
These items can also be taken to OCRRA's Ley Creek Drop-Off Site.
Drop-off Locations
