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How to Recycle Textiles

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No matter how well you take care of your clothes, eventually some items become stained, torn, or just worn out. The same is true of towels, linens, and other textile products. Rather than let these things end up in a landfill, you can donate items in good condition to a thrift store and give the rest to textile recycling programs.

With a little effort, you can even turn your old textiles into something new!

  1. 1 Make sure your textiles are in good condition. Most thrift stores only accept clothing and linens that are free of stains and tears. Look through the textiles you plan to donate and determine whether they are fit to be resold.[1]
    • A little wear is fine, but if you notice any stains, rips, or holes in your clothing, or if any part of the item is discolored or extremely worn, it may not be accepted as a donation.
    • If you plan to write off your donations for tax purposes, you will also be able to make larger write-offs for items in better condition.[2]
  2. 2 Find a thrift store near you. Check your Yellow pages or look online to see what thrift stores are in your area. Arc Thrift and St. Vincent de Paul are 2 common thrift chains that may be in your area.
    • Many thrift stores donate their profits to charitable causes, like animal shelters or hospices,…

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