New Curbside Textile Recycling Program – Starting October 5

Cleaning out your closets? Wondering what to do with old linens? Here's your answer: Westchester County has partnered with Helpsy to offer free curbside textile pickup to residents in the Village of Scarsdale. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, textile waste is the fastest-growing type of trash in the country. This program will provide a convenient way for residents to keep textiles out of the waste stream.

What happens to the clothing? According to Helpsys website, "Helpsy’s mission is to keep clothing out of the trash. 95% of what we collect can be reused or recycled. Clothing is sold primarily for reuse where higher grades are resold to thrift stores in North America and other secondhand markets around the world. The lower grades can be turned into rags for industrial use or stuffing and insulation. Clothing reuse is a big deal and it reduces the enormous environmental burden of the second most polluting industry in the world."

Beginning Saturday, October 5, residents can sign up online for curbside textile collections, which will take place weekly on Saturdays between 7am-5pm. Helpsy accepts clothing, accessories, shoes, linens, blankets, curtains, and more. See the attached flier for more information about accepted items.

Interested residents can sign up at https://www.helpsy.com/pickup or by calling Helpsy directly at 1-800-244-6350.