“Clothing, Shoes and Household Textiles Recycling”
Calaveras County Department of Public
Works, Integrated Waste Management is pleased to announce that we have
partnered with U’SAgain to recycle household clothing, shoes and textiles. U’SAgain is a for-profit
enterprise promoting recycling and the responsible reuse of clothes, shoes and
household textiles. U’SAgain is
dedicated to helping the environment by extending the life of clothes and
keeping them out of landfills.
Clothing,
shoes and textiles should no longer be placed in the trash.
Textiles that can be placed in the recycling bins
include all clothing, shoes and other household textiles as listed below. The textiles can be of any condition whether
soiled, stained or torn. All
materials must be clean and dry; and dropped off in tied plastic bags.
A sturdy plastic bag protects the clothes from dirt and simplifies
handling.
All clothing, regardless of their condition, includes, but is not
limited to:
- Pants, shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses
- Jackets, coats
- Shorts, t-shirts
- Underwear, socks, bras and slips
- Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves
- Shoes, sneakers, flip-flops
- Bedding, sheets, pillows, blankets, table linens
- Belts, purses
- Robes, slippers
- Shower curtains, drapes
- Towels, washcloths
- Stuffed animals
- Yarn, cut cloth
The following are not acceptable in the textile
recycling bins: Wet materials,
mattresses, furniture, appliances, carpet, toys & trash. Please do not place any items outside of the
bins.
- Most plastic toys are recyclable and can be placed in your mixed recycling.
- Mattresses and furniture should be taken to Rock Creek for disposal.
- The County participates in a recycling program for carpeting and padding at the Rock Creek Solid Waste Facility and there are 4 locations to recycle your appliances.
(209) 754-6403