How to dispose of Clothing & Textiles in New York
New York rules
NYC has textile drop-off bins throughout all five boroughs.
General steps
- If wearable: Donate to Goodwill, Salvation Army, local shelters, or consignment shops.
- If worn out: Many retailers (H&M, Nike, Patagonia) accept old clothing for recycling.
- Textile recycling bins are available at many parking lots and community centers.
- Cut up old clothes for use as cleaning rags before discarding.
- As a last resort, bag tightly and place in regular trash.