The City of Long Beach is partnering with SUAY, a closed-loop recycling operation in Los Angeles, to host a one-day drop-off event for unwanted clothing, towels, and light blankets, providing Long Beach residents with a convenient and responsible way to recycle textiles at no cost. Ripped jeans? Stained t-shirt? Join us to drop-off your unwanted textiles!
Date and Time: Saturday, January 31st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until max capacity is reached)
Drop-off locations:
- Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.)
- Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.)
- El Dorado Park West (2760 E. Barrios St.)
Accepted:
- Clothes
- Towels
- Light blankets
- Stains, holes, and rips are okay
- A maximum of two standard 13-gallon bags per person
NOT Accepted:
- Undergarments (socks, bras, underwear)
- Sheets, pillowcases, duvets
- Stuffed items (pillows, comforters)
- Animal furs
- Children’s clothing
Learn more on the website: LBCity.info/textilerecycling
Contact: LBC Materials Management Bureau,
Email: LBRecycles@longbeach.gov
Phone: 562-570-2869
Social media: @LBrecycles
