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No Special Bags Required!

Simply use plastic bags or boxes for your scheduled pickup.

FAQs

How much does the program cost?

ZERO! Nothing! Nada! Free! All Simple Recycling programs are offered free of cost to cities, residents and participants.

What happens to the collected clothing?

All of the materials are graded and sorted locally and/or regionally based on quality and condition. The top quality materials will be resold to local thrift outlets, mid grade is exported to international markets and “unusable” items are processed for raw materials.

The life cycle of secondhand clothing

Is Simple Recycling a non profit?

No, Simple Recycling is a for profit recycler that is committed to offering residents the most simple and easy way to keep usable materials from the landfill. If you would prefer to donate items to charity, we recommend the free home pickup service of DonateStuff.com.

Do you accept…?

Our primary focus is on clothing and accessories but we also take small usable household discards. (Refer to our complete list of items we accept)

If I have more stuff than can fit in your Pink/Orange bag, what do I do?

Schedule your free home pickup and pink/orange bags are no longer required. Simple place your bags outside your front door and we will pick them up on your scheduled day! https://simplerecycling.com/schedule-a-pickup/

What day will you pick up my stuff?

Our team of friendly drivers will collect your bags and boxes between 7:30am and 5pm on your scheduled pickup day. Check your confirmation email for your exact date of pickup.

Is the trash truck going to pick up my stuff?

No, there will be a separate Simple Recycling truck that will pick up your designated bags/items.

What if I don’t live in your pickup area?

If you are not in our designated pickup area, we recommend completing the form on our page to request service in your area.

Do you have a limit on how much stuff you will take?

No, as long as the items qualify as the types of items we are able to accept, we can take as much as you would like.

Can you give me a tax receipt?

No, we are not a nonprofit organization. If you would prefer to donate your items to a charity and receive a tax receipt, we recommend using www.DonateStuff.com

No Special Bags Required.

Schedule your free home pickup and pink/orange bags are no longer required. Simply place your bags outside your front door and we will pick them up on your scheduled day!

*Pro Tip: Label Your Bags and Boxes using these printable labels. (click here)

Items We Collect for ReUse:

Men’s Clothing
Women’s Clothing
Children’s Clothing
Coats and Jackets
Jewelry
Shoes
Purses
Hats
Toys
Blankets
Drapes/Curtains
Electronics
Sleeping Bags
Tools
Silverware
Dishes
Pots/Pans
Backpacks

Please contact [email protected] with additional questions.