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Textile Recycling

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Textile Recycling Bin

King County has partnered with Northwest Center to offer textile recycling at five area transfer stations.

 
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It is estimated that charitable organizations collect only 25% of the 4 million tons of used textiles discarded annually in the United States. In an effort to keep these materials out of the landfill, King County is partnering with Northwest Center, a local non-profit agency, to offer textile recycling at the Cedar Falls, Enumclaw, Houghton, Renton, Shoreline (formerly First Northeast) and Vashon transfer stations. Textile collection bins are located in the free primary recycling areas at each station. To find additional companies and organizations that accept textiles for recycling, visit the What Do I Do With…? site.

Textiles accepted at participating King County transfer stations:

  • Reusable Clothing
  • Bedding (No Mattresses)
  • Boots
  • Curtains
  • Fabric
  • Linens
  • Shoes
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Area Rugs

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King County Solid Waste Division
King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Suite 701, Seattle, Washington 98104
Solid Waste Information Line: 206-296-4466, Fax: 206-296-0197, TTY Relay: 711,
800-325-6165 ext. 64466 (outside the local calling area M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
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Updated: Oct. 2, 2008


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