Clothing & Textiles

Clothing and textiles are accepted at the District Transfer Station for special recycling and at some second-hand stores —not in your blue bin! Clothing and textiles must be CLEAN, DRY, ODORLESS, and placed in a plastic, sealable/tieable bag before drop off. Clothes can be ripped, stained, dyed, or have broken zippers/missing buttons, however, badly soiled, damp, or moldy textiles MUST be thrown away with regular trash. If an item doesn't appear on the list below, call for disposal options.

Accepted List

These textile items are accepted at the District Transfer Station if they are CLEAN, DRY, and ODORLESS:

  • CLOTHING
    • Tops (t-shirt, blouses, shirts, tank tops)
    • Sweaters
    • Sweatshirts
    • Dresses
    • Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers)
    • Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts)
    • Suits
    • Pajamas
    • Baby/Children's clothing
  • FOOTWEAR (IN PAIRS ONLY)
    • Shoes
    • Heels
    • Flats
    • Sandals
    • Flip Flops
    • Boots (all varieties)
    • Sneakers
    • Cleats
    • Slippers
  • ACCESSORIES
    • Hats, Scarves and Gloves
    • Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes)
    • Belts
    • Ties
    • Jewelry

NOT Accepted

Some textiles are NOT accepted at the District Transfer Station for recycling. We recommend donation, and if undonatable, throwing away non-acceptable textiles. If you have questions, please call the District Transfer Station.

  • NO STUFFED ANIMALS 
  • NO PILLOWS
  • NO QUILTS
  • NO COMFORTERS 
  • NO SCRAP FABRIC
  • NO MATTRESSES 
  • NO MATTRESS PADS, PROTECTORS, OR FOAM TOPPERS

We work with Apparel Impact to ensure all clothing and textiles brought to the transfer station are being put to good use and diverted from the landfill. Majority of the clothing, shoes, and textiles they receive are reused and go to non-profit thrift stores, consignment shops, and vintage clothing stores. If they are not suitable for reuse, they are upcycled and made into new clothing, shoes, bags, or other items. If the material is unable to be reused or upcycled, it is then downcycled, meaning it is used for wiping rags, insulation, emergency blankets, carpet, and pet bed stuffing.

If your items are in good condition, we strongly recommend that you take them to a local second-hand store. See below for a list of second-hand stores in Addison County where you can purchase and/or take used items. Towels, blankets, and fleece can also be donated to your local animal shelters. Please call ahead to make sure they accept donations. Some online retailers accept used textiles as well.

  • Junebug
    • 211 Maple Street, Middlebury
    • Accepts maternity and children’s clothing & shoes. No blankets. No rips or stains. 
    • Call (802) 388-1055 for details. 
    • Website: https://junebugvt.org
  • Neat Repeats
    • 1428 Route 7 South, Middlebury
    • Accepts seasonal clothing and smaller household goods. Adult clothing only (no children's clothes).
    • Clothing must be in GOOD condition and saleable as-is. Call (802) 388-4488 for details and additional donation guidelines.
    • Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Neat-Repeats-1651309838441365/

Cost

Textiles

  • Must be clean, dry, and in bags
  • No Charge

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