The Goal: Did you know that nearly 95% of all used clothing and textiles can be reused or recycled? SWAC encourages residents to divert these materials from the landfill to support local charities and reduce environmental impact.

What is Accepted?

Generally, these organizations look for:

  • Clothing: Shirts, pants, dresses, coats, and baby clothes.

  • Footwear: Sneakers, heels, boots, and sandals.

  • Accessories & Linens: Hats, gloves, belts, bags, sheets, and towels.

  • Condition: Items should be Clean and Dry. While some organizations accept items with minor rips or stains for textile recycling, others only take “boutique-ready” goods. When in doubt, please call the location first.

Where to Take It (Rutland County & Beyond):

There are a plethora of options in the county for donation. If you find other local options, please let us know! Note: Local transfer stations do not accept clothing unless it is disposed of as trash.

Fair Haven & Poultney Area:

  • Our Lady of Seven Dolors Parish: 10 Washington St, Fair Haven | (802) 265-3135

  • Fair Haven Concerned: 73 Main St, Fair Haven | (802) 265-3666

  • Young at Heart Senior Center: 206 Furnace St, Poultney | (802) 287-9200

Rutland & Wallingford Area:

  • Goodwill: 230 North Main St, Rutland | (802) 772-4383

  • Open Door Mission: 31 Park St, Rutland | (802) 775-5661

  • Salvation Army: One Field Ave, Rutland | (802) 775-4827

  • Hands for Hope Foundation: 155 Main St, Wallingford | (802) 446-6040

Just Over the Border (NY):

  • Apparel Impact / Planet Aid Bins: Look for these high-traffic collection bins in Whitehall and Granville (often located at gas stations or near the Granville Transfer Station). These are great for “beyond-wearable” textiles like single socks or torn sheets.

Online & Digital Resources:

Not everyone lives in an area with fabulous thrift shops, but these online marketplaces will help you become a “thrifting goddess” in no time: