Keep Clothing & Household Items Out of Landfills

Recycle Local's textile and small household item recycling programs keep millions of pounds of reusable materials out of our nation's landfills each year. This is not only a win for the environment, but also a huge win for our recycling partners' job programs that employ: Special Needs Individuals, Native Americans and Local businesses & non-profits.

  • University Programs

    Ongoing or seasonal diversion programs for K-12 Schools and Universities.

    University Programs

    Ongoing or seasonal diversion programs for K-12 Schools and Universities.

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  • Clothing Drives

    Shoe and clothing drives that attach to your existing marathon, 5k or fundraising walk/run.

    Clothing Drives

    Shoe and clothing drives that attach to your existing marathon, 5k or fundraising walk/run.

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  • Franchising

    Start a franchise or add clothing collection to your existing work program.

    Franchising

    Start a franchise or add clothing collection to your existing work program.

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Church Programs

Church Programs


Recycle Local helps churches, Fire Companies, Teams, Civic Organizations and Groups in their recycling and diverting goals.

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School Programs

School Programs


Recycle Local works with Schools (K-12, Colleges, and Universities) and their campus community in their recycling and diverting goals.

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Partnerships

Partnerships


Our goal is to form community partnerships that are sustainable for the long term benefit of all participating organizations.

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Fundraisers

Fundraisers


Providing the community a convenient way to recycle textiles while students learn about sustainability and making a positive impact on our environment.

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Reduce the Impact on Our Environment

Reduce the Impact on Our Environment


Currently 85% of recyclable textile, apparel & household items go straight into our landfills and the majority of people don’t know they can recycle those unused textiles & household items and help reduce the negative impact on the environment.

Host a Recycling Location

Host a Recycling Location


We will work with your organization to pick a launch date, identify ideal drop off location at your facility for recycled items and all aspects of planning your event. People can then drop off unwanted clothing, textiles, apparel, and household items.

Why You Should NEVER Throw Old Clothes in the Trash

Got old clothes you’re planning to trash? You have lots of company. In 2013 alone, Americans discarded 15.1 million tons of clothing and other textiles, and 85 percent of that wound up in landfills.

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The Textile Troops
The Textile Troops

This group of 2nd grade gifted students was led by Superintendent Paul M. Brennan in an after school project. They finished third place in the nation in the Siemen’s “We Can Change the World” competition.