Every year, Californians spend more than $70 million to dispose of used textiles in landfills. Ninety-five percent of this material is reusable or recyclable. Clothes, fabric trimmings, draperies, are all items that can be reused or repurposed. 

How to Manage Textile Waste Responsibly

• Donate your clothing, linens, and textiles

The following locations near Commerce accept donations:

Sunday's Best Thrift Shop: 5960 Atlantic Blvd | Maywood, CA 90270

Bell Thrift Store Inc: 6627 Atlantic Ave | Bell, CA 90201

• Take your unwanted clothing shopping with you

The following locations near Commerce accept unwanted clothing:

H&M Outlet Store: 100 Citadel Drive | Commerce, CA 90040 | All clothing

Levi's Outlet Store: 100 Citadel Drive | Commerce, CA 90040 | Denim only

Both locations upcycle the textiles and offer an in-store purchase coupon

• Sell your unwanted clothing online

Consider selling your items using an online business like:

Thred Up, Poshmark, or eBay

Change Your Purchasing Habits

• Purchase second-hand items at local thrift stores and via online stores 

• Purchase higher quality clothing that you will wear designed to survive the rigors of the washing machine and many wears

• Make your clothes last longer by taking better care, washing clothing in cold water to preserve fabric fibers and making repairs instead of disposing the garment