Textile Collection

CVSan residents have multiple options for recycling textiles throughout the year.

Textile Collection Week - first full week of June and October each year, see below.
CVSan's Recycles Day - every spring and summer.
Include textiles in your annual Bulky & Reuse Pick-Up.

NEXT TEXTILE COLLECTION WEEK: June 3 – 7, 2024 on your collection day.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Place bags of clean textiles by 6:00 a.m. curbside on your collection day, the week of June 3^rd – 7^th. Ensure bags are visible to the Alameda County Industries (ACI) driver by placing alongside carts. Do not place bags behind or on top of carts. Textiles will be collected with a special vehicle that may service your block earlier or later than regular vehicles.

Single-family residents: set out textiles on your regular collection day.
Multi-family residents: click here to view a map that notes your textile collection day the week of June 3^rd – 7^th. Refer to your property manager for any questions related to specific collection areas for your complex.

WHAT ARE TEXTILES?
Items made of natural or artificial fibers and fabrics, such as clothing, towels, linens, bathmats, curtains, etc.

WHAT IS ACCEPTED?
Clothing: Bandanas, Beanies, Blouses, Dresses, Footwear (Shoes, Sandals, Slippers, etc.), Gloves/Mittens, Hats/Caps, Jackets/Coats, Jeans, Leg Warmers, Pants, Scarves, Shawls, Shorts, Skirts, Socks, Sweaters, Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, Swimsuits, Ties, T-Shirts, and Undergarments.

Bedding: Bed Sheets, Blankets, and Pillow Covers.

Floor/Wall: Area Rugs (no larger than 9’x12’), Bathmats, Carpet (no larger than 9’x12’), and Curtains.

Miscellaneous: Stuffed Animals (small to medium size), Towels

WHAT IS NOT ACCEPTED?
No textiles that are wet, moldy, or have human biowaste, blood, toxic chemicals, or motor oil on them. No light-up shoes, light-up clothes, or light-up stuffed animals. No electric blankets. No mattress toppers or pillows.

Customers will not receive a tax-deductible receipt.

WHERE DO THE TEXTILES GO?

Since the textile collection program began in May 2019, textiles have been sent for reuse and recycling to St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County and Recycle for Change. CVSan has a goal of zero waste (90 percent or more diversion from landfill) by the year 2029, and is proud to offer programs like Textile Collection so materials are reused and recycled instead of being sent to landfill.

QUESTIONS?
Call ACI at (510) 483-1400 or email info@alamedacountyindustries.com

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