Textiles & Clothing

Even stained or torn clothing can be recycled into industrial rags or insulation. Usable items go to thrift stores, donation bins, or take-back programs. Some dye houses, like Seattle’s Botanical Colors and North Carolina’s TS Designs, even re-dye and refresh worn garments using natural, food-waste-derived dyes instead of discarding them, while pre-consumer fabric scraps get a second life through partners like Material Return.

Not sure this is the right category for your item? Check the full Categories guide, or search the National Directory and your state page for a specific place to take it.