Recycle Your Textiles Today!
Have old clothes? Don’t toss them—recycle them! The Department of Public Works (DPW) has partnered with Helpsy, a Certified B Corporation, to install blue textile recycling bins at all DPW Residential Drop-Off Centers. These bins make it easy for Baltimore residents to give their unwanted clothing a second life.
How It Works:
Reusable items are sorted and sent to thrift stores across North America and beyond.
Non-reusable textiles are transformed into materials like insulation or industrial rags.
Why Recycle Textiles?
Each year, millions of pounds of textiles end up in landfills. Recycling helps:
- Reduce waste and pollution.
- Save energy and water by reusing materials.
- Conserve resources by extending fabric life.
What Can You Recycle?
You can drop off items that are:
- Stained, ripped, or missing buttons
- Worn out or have broken zippers
- Completely dry
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| Footwear |
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| Linens |
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| Other |
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