CLOTHING / TEXTILES
DISPOSAL INFO
Clothes, textiles, shoes, and many accessories are accepted at LRSWMD Johnson, Stowe, and Worcester drop-off sites. See here for a list of Acceptable Items*. Items should be clean and dry (stains and rips are ok!)
Approximately 5.8% of what goes into landfills is clothes and textiles. Even though almost 100% of clothes CAN be recycled, only ~15% are. LRSWMD partners with Apparel Impact, a textile recovery company.
*Please note that we do not accept fabric scraps. See here for suggestions for donating fabric scraps.
COSTS
Per 15-gallon bag of textiles: 50 cents
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
The production of clothes and textiles has hugely destructive environmental impacts.
Here are some ideas for reducing your clothing footprint:
Spruce up your wardrobe:
•Shop secondhand (locally or even online)
•Host a clothing swap with friends and family
•Going to a fancy event? Consider renting instead of buying.
Give your old clothes new life:
•Make cleaning rags
•Donate to friends, family, or neighbors (FPF is a great resource)
•Make a bed for your pet
•Check with your local animal shelter if they can use old clothes for bedding
•Learn to sew and patch up holes
•Preserve memories and make a t-shirt quilt
•Bring your old, stained clothes to LRSWMD for special recycling