Textile Drive
One week only: September 2-6, 2025.
Help the Concord Library reach our goal of diverting 1000 lbs of textiles from landfills! Did you know that over 14.5 million tons of textiles enter U.S. landfills or are incinerated each year? Or that the fashion industry is responsible for 20% of global waste water? But you can help! Bring us your old clothes and textiles and we will help ensure they get REUSED or RECYCLED.
ACCEPTED TEXTILES
(Both reusable and/or damaged)
- Pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, suits, shorts, shirts
- Coats, jackets, gloves, hats, scarves
- Shoes, boots, heels, sneakers, sandals, socks
- Bras, underwear, slips, camisoles, tights
- Handbags, belts, ties, headbands
- Towels, sheets, tablecloths
- Wallets, totes, backpacks, stuffed animals
- Bedding, comforters, blankets
NOT ACCEPTED
- Textiles that are wet, moldy, contaminated with chemicals or bio-hazardous waste
- Mattresses
- Furniture
- Oversized Items
Items will only be accepted the week of September 2-6 during open library hours. Please do not leave items outside.
Accommodations
To request accommodations, please contact the library branch directly or call (800) 984-4636. To ensure we can meet your needs, please make your request at least three days in advance. While we make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, advance notice helps ensure availability of service. Learn about Library Accessibility.