Clothing & textiles
Disposal options
Clothing & textiles are accepted at no charge at all CSWD Drop-Off Centers in Salvation Army collection bins (see Notes for list of acceptable items)
Local donation options
Winter items (boots, jackets, gloves, hats) and home linens can be donated directly to:
- Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program
462 Hegeman Ave, Suite 101, Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: (802) 655-1963
Email: vrrp@uscrivt.org
Seasonal, interview-worthy clothing, and bedding items in good condition can be donated directly to:
- Spectrum Youth Services
31 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-7423
info@spectrumvt.org
Cost
Free.
Limitations, regulations and other specifications
- Items must be clean & dry
- Please place all items in a plastic bag, sealed at the top
- Households only, please – the program is not designed to accept loads from businesses
Notes
Items Accepted
Items are picked up by the Salvation Army and either resold in their local stores or sent to textile recycling centers. Old, unusable clothes are accepted as long as they are clean and dry.
- Bath mats
- Bedding
- Belts
- Clothing
- Drapes & curtains
- Fabric scraps
- Gloves & mittens (paired or single)
- Handbags
- Hats
- Linens
- Ragged items
- Scarves
- Tennis/dress shoes (paired only)
- Socks (paired or single)
- Towels
- Undergarments & bras
- Yarn
NOT ACCEPTED:
(These items should be placed in the trash)
- Any item (including those above) that are wet, dirty, mildewy, moldy
- Carpet or rugs
- Cleats
- Pet beds
- Pillows
- Rope, or items that are dirty, musty, or mildewy. These items should be placed in the trash.
- Ski boots
- Stuffed animals
For more information, see the reuse options page for clothing and household goods resale stores.