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Textiles Recovery

Please note textiles collected in this program are intended for reuse or are cut and sourced locally into shop rags. Make sure to verify all donated items with recycling center employees.

Clothing

Old textiles can be cut up and used for projects like quilts, rugs, and patchwork, or you can use them for rags around the house.

At the moment, the textile recycling program is undergoing a big overhaul to expand recycling and increase the County’s overall sustainability. While we undergo this transition, unfortunately we are not able to accept textiles at any of our waste management facilities, including David Love or the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station. If you are trying to offload clothing or textiles that are still in usable condition, we recommend donating them to any local thrift stores or shelters. At the moment we don’t have an estimated date of when the textile recycling program will be back up, but we are hoping before the end of the year.

Additionally, check out our athletic shoe recycling page for athletic shoes that are beyond wearable.

Where to go

  • Santa Barbara Area (2)