Every year 26 billion pounds of used textiles are thrown away in the United State, but textile recycling – our specialty – is a better choice for everyone. Turning this problem around can start in your community with collection boxes for collecting used textiles. Bay State Textiles partners with schools and communities to create a process for diverting clothing donations, along with shoes, and fabrics away from the solid waste stream. Instead of being thrown away, used textiles create a new source of revenue for your community. Check out the video above for more information!
We recovered 1,100 pounds of used textiles at the March 23, 2019 Zero Waste Faire! Thank you for helping to close the loop!
Within five years, Bay State Textiles partnered with over (90) school districts in Massachusetts, generating thousands of dollars for school communities that host used textile donation boxes. The focus of the School Box Program is to spread awareness to the problem of unwanted textiles, educate on acceptable items for textile recycling/reuse, while generating much-needed revenue for the school communities. There is no cost, and Bay State Textiles handles all of the logistics to the program! Contact us today to learn more and start solving the problem of recycling used textiles.
Here’s a list of acceptable items:
Footwear:
- Shoes
- Boots
- Sneakers
- Heels
- Work Boots
- Cleats
- Pumps
- Dress Boots
- Slippers
- Sandals
- Winter Boots
- Flip Flops
Clothing:
- Tops
- Pants
- Undergarments
- Sweaters
- Jeans
- Socks
- Sweatshirts
- Sweatpants
- T-Shirts
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Slips
- Tank Tops
- Shorts
- Pajamas
- Blazers
- Slacks
- Coats
Accessories:
- Hats
- Gloves
- Scarfs
- Pocketbooks
- Duffle Bags
- Totes
- Belts
- Ties
- Bathrobes
Linens:
- Sheets
- Pillows
- Comforters
- Blankets
- Towels
- Throw Rugs
- Draperies
- Table Linens
- Placemats
Stuffed Animals
Items NOT to Donate
- Mattresses (CT has a dedicated mattress recycling program)
- Couch Cushions
- Lawn Furniture Cushions
- Foam Products (mattress pads, etc.)
- Carpet Remnants
- Rugs (larger than 2’ x 4’)
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