City of Long Beach Offers Textile Drop‑Off Event to Give Unwanted Textiles a New Life
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach is taking a step towards a more sustainable future by hosting a free Recycle Your Textiles event in partnership with SUAY, a Los Angeles-based closed-loop recycling company. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations across Long Beach.

Mayor Rex Richardson expressed his pride in offering residents the opportunity to responsibly recycle and remake their unwanted textiles. He emphasized the importance of reducing waste and keeping textiles out of landfills, stating that together, the community can turn discarded items into something with new purpose.

The Recycle Your Textiles event aims to provide residents with a convenient and responsible way to recycle their unwanted textiles. It is important to note that textiles cannot be recycled if placed in curbside recycling carts as they cause contamination and must be removed and landfilled after collection. To avoid this issue, three drop-off locations will be available for residents to bring their unwanted textiles on Jan. 31.

Residents are allowed to bring up to two standard 13-gallon bags of textiles per person. Accepted items include clothing, towels, and light blankets, even if they have tears or holes. However, undergarments such as socks, bras, and underwear; sheets, pillowcases, and duvets; stuffed items such as pillows and comforters; animal furs; and children's clothing will not be accepted.

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SUAY will collect the textiles from the drop-off locations and clean them before remaking them into new products such as repaired clothing or remade goods like pillows and dog beds using stuffing from shredded garments that could not be restored.

Bob Dowell, Director of Energy & Environmental Services for the City of Long Beach, expressed his excitement for the event and its potential impact on waste reduction and reuse. He also highlighted the crucial role played by creative partners like SUAY in remaking textiles and making sustainable options more accessible to residents.

It is essential to note that this event is not a donation drive. Residents with new or gently used, high-quality clothing and textiles are encouraged to donate them to a local charitable organization or shelter instead. The City's Donation Guide provides recommendations for those interested in donating.

The one-time event is made possible by a grant awarded by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. For updates and more details, residents can visit lbcity.info/textilerecycling. The City of Long Beach hopes that this event will inspire action towards waste reduction and reuse, bringing the community together for a more sustainable future.

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