Where in the Boston Area can I recycle textiles and shoes?
<p><a href="https://www.baystatetextiles.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Bay State Textiles</a> collects used clothing via bins located in various school parking lots in the area, but also recycles textiles that are not fit for donation. According to the FAQ page of their website:</p>
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<p>Q: Can I recycle my textiles that are ripped and stained?<br />
A: Yes. Bay State Textiles will accept your textiles in any condition, as long as it is clean and dry! If it can’t be reused, it gets recycled into wiping rags, or broken down into fibers and made into new materials.”</p>
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<p>You can <a href="https://www.baystatetextiles.com/locations/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">use this tool to find a location near you</a> (though it doesn’t seem completely up to date and I recommend using the list below instead). Before you drop things off, check out <a href="https://www.baystatetextiles.com/what-we-do-dont-accept/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">what they do and what they don’t accept</a>. (Hint: pillows, which many places won’t take, can be donated here.) If the bin is full, find another bin. They can’t take clothes wet from the rain, etc. as it can cause mold and mildew. <strong>For school listings, the bins are typically located in the school’s parking lot. </strong>Below are some locations in the Greater Boston Area:</p>
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