New York State residents and businesses donate, recycle, or sell used clothing and other textiles through charitable organizations, reuse centers, community drop off bins and online or brick and mortar consignment shops.

Textiles make up 6% of NYC's residential waste stream. Our goal is to provide New Yorkers with opportunities to divert clothing and textiles from landfills for reuse and recycling. Accepted materials include clean and dry clothing, paired shoes, linens, handbags, belts, and other reusable textiles.

The widespread impact of textile waste underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to mitigate its detrimental effects on ecosystems and safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. Find Your Nearest Green tree textiles drop-off location!

DSNY hosts textile bins for NYC residents to recycle clothing, shoes, accessories, linens, and fabric of all kinds. All items should be clean, dry, odorless, and in bags. Sites are open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed legal holidays and during severe weather).

Jul 2, 2024 · The disposal of textile waste through methods such as landfilling and incineration poses significant environmental and social concerns, exacerbating the already pressing challenges faced by New York City.

Textile Waste Reduction and Recovery Guidance. Looking for what to do with your unwanted clothing, shoes, and other textiles? Don't trash them!

refashionNYC is a convenient and free textile donation and recycling service available for NYC residential and commercial buildings, schools, and nonprofit institutions. We deliver bins to collect your unwanted clothing, household textiles, and accessories, then …

Textiles Separation. If textiles make up more than 10% of your business's waste during any month, you are required by law to separate and recycle or repurpose all textile waste, including: Fabric scraps; Clothing; Hats; Belts; Bags; Shoes; Clean rags; Bedding; Towels; Curtains; Resources for Textile Recycling and Reuse donateNYC

Sep 17, 2024 · This report highlights the need for a multifaceted approach to textile waste management in New York State. By addressing data gaps, optimizing collection systems, and fostering industry collaboration, we can make significant strides toward a more sustainable and circular textile economy.

Nov 13, 2024 · Textile recycling projects across North America are moving forward as advocates look for ways to combat fast fashion and divert apparel and other items from disposal.