Why or Recycle ? For a List of Locations Visit: l Re-Clothe New York Donating used textiles supports local www.nytextiles.org charitable organizations that provide jobs and job training to residents. l www.gobroomecounty.com/solidwaste or call the Division of Solid Used textiles provide low-cost quality 607-778-2250. clothing and household to residents with a limited budget. According to the Textiles that are not in reusable condition U.S. Environmental can have a 2nd life as an industrial wiping Protection Agency cloth, insulation for cars and homes, carpet across the country, padding or sound-proofing materials. What To Do With Old only 15% of recyclable Keeping used textiles out of the trash Unwanted Textiles: clothes and textiles reduces disposal costs and saves landfill Reusable Condition are actually recovered; space! 85% ends up in the trash! Can be donated to a variety of charities What are Considered Textiles? or clothing collection drop-off bins. Often times these textiles will be sold Textiles are a fairly large category of in the organization’s retail stores or be Important Information: items. Some of the typical textiles are: redistributed to people in need. In some l l No items should ever be placed used clothing cases organizations will partner with a for- l outside a collection bin as it will be shoes and sneakers profit in the used which l considered illegal dumping which can belts, ties, hats, gloves, scarves will buy the clothing in bulk and provide an l result in a fine and could jeopardize purses, dufflebags, totes additional revenue stream to support the l the organizations collection program. sheets, blankets, comforters organization’s mission. l towels, dish towels l Textiles can not be placed in the curb l table linens, placemats Other outlets for good condition textiles side . l curtains, are area consignment shops that will pay l No clothing that is mildewed or has NY State residents trash l stuffed animals, pillows individuals directly for items. been contaminated with a solvent an estimated 1.4 billion pounds such as gasoline, oil, paint, or odorous of recoverable clothes Torn, Ripped, Stained, Broken cleaner. l No carpets, rugs, or mattresses. and textiles annually Textiles not in reusable condition are used to produce various commercial These materials can easily products. These items are accepted Broome County be diverted from by specific programs or collection bins. Division of Solid Please visit www.nytextiles.org or www. (607) 778-2250 the landfill! www.gobroomecounty.com/solidwaste gobroomecounty.com/solidwaste for a list of organizations and locations. Partial funding provided by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

10-2016 TEXTILE RECYCLING IN BROOME COUNTY Organization Accepted Items Do NOT Accept Donation Destination St. Pauly (For Profit Business) Used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, Usable clothing distributed to people who can use 1067 Gateway Drive, Farmington, NY 14425 pillowcases, blankets, curtains, and stuffed animals. Furniture, electronics, household items, books, it, here in the U.S. and in developing countries. 866-295-4466 toys, garbage, pillows, rags, and fabric . www.stpaulytextile.com Multiple Collection Bin Locations

All County Used Clothes Used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, Bin is emptied and items are sold directly as they 607-722-4962 pillowcases, blankets, curtains, and stuffed animals. No restrictions are when removed from the bin. Brokered to the www.allcountyusedclothes.com Includes items that are ripped, stained our unmatched highest market value. Multiple Collection Bin Locations such as socks & shoes. Given away to people in need or sold in a Thrifty Thrifty Shopper (Rescue Mission) Used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, 1139 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905 Prefer no stained, or ripped clothing. Shopper store with all the proceeds going to support pillowcases, blankets, curtains, and stuffed animals in the Rescue Mission’s programs for the homeless 607-348-0092 good condition. www.rmlifechanging.org and those hurting in the Broome County community.

Salvation Army Gently used items will be sold through Family Used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, 3-5 Griswold Street, Binghamton, NY 13904 No stained, worn or ripped clothing. Must be in Stores. The Adult Rehabilitation programs are pillowcases, blankets, curtains, and stuffed animals in good condition. 607-723-5381 funded entirely by the proceeds. www.binghamton.satruck.org good condition. Goodwill 12 Glenwood Ave, Binghamton, NY Used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, 607-729-2451 pillowcases, blankets, curtains, and stuffed animals in No items that have been recalled, banned or Money used to fund job training and other services. 3701 Vestal Parkway E, Vestal, NY good condition. do not meet current safety standards. 607-797-3414 www.goodwillnynj.org

Volunteers of America Accept most used clothing, household items and No stained, worn or ripped clothing. Must be in Resells in their resale stores or recycles textiles. 519 Hooper Rd, Endwell l 607-239-6053 furniture in good condition. good condition. Help fund programs such as the Emergency Family www.voa.org Shelter and the Children’s Center Once Upon a Child (Store) No stained, worn or ripped clothing. Must be in Purchases and sells clean good conditioned 1708 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal l 607-754-5437 Good condition used clothing, shoes, hats, belts, good condition. reusable clothing at store location. www.onceuponachild.com outerwear. Platos Closet (Store) Good condition used clothing, shoes, hats, belts, No stained, worn or ripped clothing. Must be in l Purchases and sells clean good conditioned 708 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal 607-239-4722 good condition. www.platosclosetvestal.com purses, outerwear. reusable clothing at store location. Rock Solid Provisions Used clothing, coats, shoes, sneakers, belts, PO Box 731, Catskill, NY 12414 No stained, worn or ripped clothing. Must be in Most distributed to third world countries. Proceeds purses/bags, stuffed animals, curtains, pillows, 518-943-9404 good condition. are used to benefit Christian Education. www.rocksolidcharity.com and towels. Multiple Collection Bin Locations At no time should any donated item be left outside of any collection container or collection location - doing so will be considerd as illegal dumping.