CLOTHING & TEXTILE RECYCLING IN MASSACHUSETTS
Convenient, professionally managed collection locations can help make textile reuse and recycling easier — and qualified property owners can get paid to host one.
GET PAID TO HOST A BINMASSACHUSETTS' TEXTILE DISPOSAL BAN
Massachusetts prohibits textiles from disposal or transport for disposal, subject to applicable exemptions. The ban took effect November 1, 2022.
MassDEP says Massachusetts residents and businesses dispose of approximately 230,000 tons of textiles annually and estimates that about 95% of textiles currently thrown away could potentially be reused or recycled.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Verify current rules and accepted materials with MassDEP and applicable local requirements.
Host A Bin works with qualified Massachusetts property owners to establish convenient clothing and textile recycling locations.
WHAT TEXTILES CAN HAVE RECOVERY VALUE?
MassDEP guidance discusses clothing, footwear, sheets, blankets, towels, curtains and other clean and dry textiles, including some worn, torn or stained items. Program acceptance requirements can vary.
Convenient Collection
Accessible drop-off locations make textile recovery easier for the public.
Professional Management
Proper placement, regular servicing and maintenance matter for collection sites.
Property Opportunity
Qualified hosts can turn suitable unused space into monthly rental income.
HELP RECYCLE TEXTILES. PUT YOUR PROPERTY TO WORK.
Get paid monthly to host an approved bin.